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The Country ~ The Gambia

This is the shape of The Gambia. It is surrounded by Senegal.

The visitors stayed at Janjanbureh, which used to be called Georgetown.

It is on an island in the River Gambia which is now called Central River Division.

This is where it is - in West Africa

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Where is it in the world?

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• The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa.
• It is on the West Coast, north of the Equator and south of the Sahara Desert.
• Its borders mainly follow the course of the River Gambia which gives the country its name
• It is surrounded by the country, Senegal.
• Its coastline is on the North Atlantic Ocean.
• Capital : Banjul
• It extends eastwards about 320km (200 miles)
• Its width varies between 20 and 50 km
  (30 miles)

  • The Gambians are known for their happiness and so the coast is known as 'The Smiling Coast'
  • Their favourite phrase is 'No problem!'
    

  
  
  
  

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