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Map Of Gambia

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Gambia at a Glance

The Gambia is a tiny sliver of land jutting into Senegal. It is about the size of Rhode Island. Today, it is a country of 1.4 million, which gained its Independence from England in 1965.

Although The Gambia is largely defined by its natural features - from the Gambia River, which runs the length of the country, to the golden beaches of its Atlantic coast resorts - the country's greatest draw lies in its people, their culture and the amiable atmosphere of daily life. Whether you're making conversation at a kerb-side coffee stall or shouting yourself hoarse at a weekend wrestling match, you're sure to come away with as warm a feeling for Gambians as they tend to show to travelers.

Selected Internet sites about The Gambia
University of Pennsylvania

African Studies Center
An annotated directory of links to resources about The Gambia

Wikipedia: The Gambia

Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covering history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language, culture, etc.

The Republic of the Gambia

Official site the Republic of The Gambia: history, development, investment, tourism, statistics, etc.
Lonely Planet - World Guide: Gambia

Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on culture and history
Languages of Gambia

Information about the living languages of The Gambia including population, region, classification, dialects, etc.

U.S. Department of State

Background Note; The Gambia
U.S Library of Congress - Portals to the World: The Gambia

Links providing authoritative, in-depth information about The Gambia

U.S. State Department - The Gambia Consular Information Sheet

Information for US Citizens traveling to The Gambia
CIA - The World Factbook: Gambia

Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, economy, government, and people
The Peoples of Gambia