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The Gambia

The Gambia is a narrow country following the lower Gambia River, surrounded by Senegal except for its Atlantic opening.

Fast Facts

  • The Gambia is mainland Africa’s smallest country, a strip rarely more than 50 km wide along the Gambia River.
  • Groundnuts and tourism are the main sources of income.
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