Fun facts about Gambia
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The name 'Gambia' is derived from the Mandinka term Kambra/Kambaa, meaning the Gambia River.
Gambia
The Gambia, officially the Republic of The Gambia, is a country in West Africa. Geographically, the Gambia is the smallest country in continental Africa; it is bounded by Senegal on all sides except for the western part, which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Gambia is the smallest country on the African mainland.
Gambia
The Gambia, officially the Republic of The Gambia, is a country in West Africa. Geographically, the Gambia is the smallest country in continental Africa; it is bounded by Senegal on all sides except for the western part, which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “Geography” section
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The Gambia has a total area slightly more than that of the island of Jamaica.
Gambia
The Gambia, officially the Republic of The Gambia, is a country in West Africa. Geographically, the Gambia is the smallest country in continental Africa; it is bounded by Senegal on all sides except for the western part, which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “Geography” section
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In 1888, The Gambia became a separate colony.
Gambia
The Gambia, officially the Republic of The Gambia, is a country in West Africa. Geographically, the Gambia is the smallest country in continental Africa; it is bounded by Senegal on all sides except for the western part, which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “History” section
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The Gambia withdrew from the Commonwealth of Nations on 3 October 2013.
Gambia
The Gambia, officially the Republic of The Gambia, is a country in West Africa. Geographically, the Gambia is the smallest country in continental Africa; it is bounded by Senegal on all sides except for the western part, which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.
From the “Government and politics” section
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