- The Gambia - Wikipedia
The Gambia achieved independence on 18 February 1965, as a constitutional monarchy within the Commonwealth, with Elizabeth II as Queen of The Gambia, represented by the Governor-General
- The Gambia | Culture, Religion, Map, Language, Capital, History . . .
The capital, Banjul (called Bathurst until 1973), is situated where the Gambia River flows into the Atlantic Ocean Read here to learn about the geography and history of The Gambia
- Gambia: Facts, Map, Flag, Capital Population
Explore The Gambia’s capital, population, map, flag and geography, plus fun facts about Banjul, the River Gambia and its unique shape
- The Gambia - United States Department of State
What you need to know before you go: visas, embassy consulate locations, vaccinations, etc
- The Gambia: Geography, Culture, and History Explained
The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, formed almost entirely around a single river A narrow ribbon of territory tracing the Gambia River inland from the Atlantic, it is nearly surrounded on three sides by Senegal, giving it one of the most distinctive national shapes anywhere in the world Its geography, defined less by mountains or deserts than by one river and its
- History of the Gambia - Wikipedia
The Gambia received its own executive and legislative councils in 1901 and gradually progressed toward self-government Also in 1901, the Gambia Company, the first colonial military unit of the Gambia, was founded
- The Gambia — Facts, Capital, Population, Flag Profile
Read the full travel guide — health, safety, vaccinations, disease risk, sanitation, and transit details The Gambia River region formed part of successive West African empires, including the Ghana and Mali empires, whose trade networks stretched across the Sahara
- 23 Interesting Facts About The Gambia
The most interesting facts about the Gambia, from washing in a sacred crocodile-infested pool to using marbles to vote in elections
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