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Gambia The Background Information

The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Geographically surrounded by Senegal, it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia between 1982 and 1989. In 1991 the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, but tensions have flared up intermittently since then. Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH led a military coup in 1994 that overthrew the president and banned political activity. A new constitution and presidential elections in 1996, followed by parliamentary balloting in 1997, completed a nominal return to civilian rule. JAMMEH has been elected president in all subsequent elections, including most recently in late 2006.

Gambia The Quickstats

  • Population: 1,688,359 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 11,300 sq km
  • Density: 153.5 /km² (74th)
  • GDP (total): $3.094 billion (171st)
  • GDP (per capita): $2002 (144th)
  • Literacy: 40.1%

Languages of Gambia The

Useful to know

  • Currency: Dalasi (GMD)
  • Dial code: +220

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Gambia The Internet

  • Usage: 49,000
  • Penetration: 3.2 %
  • Top Domain: .ga

WT eBusiness info:

  • Success Ranking: 100
  • Market testing: Untested
  • Overall risk: High
  • Overall reward: Low

e-maturity:

  • Tourism: 10%
  • eCommerce: 10%
  • Gaming: 10%
  • eLearning: 10%

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