The Gambia

The Gambia

The Gambia / is the smallest country on the mainland of Africa and bounded to the north, east and south of Senegal, and penetrated by the Gambia River that flows into the Atlantic Ocean that borders the country from the west

Gambia, a small country bordered by the banks of the Gambia River. The largest point in the country does not exceed 48 km, and the total area of ​​the country is 11,300 km2. 1,300 km 2 of the country’s area covered with water. All the borders of the country consisting of 740 km share with Senegal, except the western border with a length of 80 km from the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Gambia is the smallest country in the continent of Africa

All existing borders were defined after the agreement concluded between the United Kingdom and France in 1889. France gave 320 km of the Gambia River to set a border. Border laying began in 1891, and the delineation process took about 15 years

The territory of the Gambia extends in the form of a tongue, originated by the floods of the Gambia River which crosses it along. This tongue extends for a length of 300 km and has a maximum width of no more than 50 km

The swamps that are spread by tropical shrubs extend along the banks of the river starting from the coast towards the center of the Gambia, and behind these swamps, areas whose lands harden during the dry seasons fall, while they become swamps during the rainy season. Tidal salty waters gather near the coast, mixing with the water carried by the floods of the Gambia River

This salty water called Bantu Faro eliminates the soil, and behind it lies sandy plains, on both sides of the river towards the lands of Senegal, and the river water submerges some of the interior regions during the rainy season that are used to grow rice. The climate of the Gambia is generally tropical. It is hot, humid, rainy from June to November, and cool dry from November to May

It is one of the poorest countries in the world with a high mortality rate. It is located first among the countries where malaria is widespread. Peanuts are almost one of the most important sources of economy in this country, and they represent about 80 percent of their foreign exports, and there are other crops such as cotton, oil palm, and rice

In addition to simple industries, such as vegetable oil and shoes, which are generally concentrated in the capital and suburban areas, tourism is an important source of income, as it constitutes 71 percent of the country's income. Fish, titanium and tin are also considered one of the most important sources of natural wealth in the Republic of The Gambia

Tourism encourages to give prostitutes licenses and take them by plane to the areas visited by tourists. They pay taxes and formally pursue their profession, with the necessary licenses and health certificates, and compel them to receive periodic physical exams. Because of the international pressure on the Gambia to fight prostitution, the authorities are campaigning against this trade to persuade international observers that the Gambian authorities are fighting prostitution

The population of the Gambia was 1,411,205 people in 2001. The average age of Gambians under 14 years of age was 45.22% of the population; 52.13% are between 15 and 64 years old; And 2.65% among more than 65 years. The ethnicities of the Wolof, Diola, and Mandang are the most important races in this country, and there are other ethnic minorities such as Arabs. Most of the population is concentrated in rural areas along the banks of the river

The people of The Gambia, generally one and a half million, are more concentrated in the western regions, due to the presence of production and work areas. The most important tribes in the Gambia are the Mandinka, who represent 40% of the population. They descended from the Nile Valley in the region of Votaglon, and they are a people with an activity in trade and agriculture

The Gambia is distinguished by the intertwining of its tribes with the tribes of Senegal and its participation with Senegal in the cultural-Islamic heritage as they participated in the traditional African heritage, the most important ethnicities in the country are: Wolof, representing 20% ​​of the population, and their roots from the region of Gillon and its ruler Uriagallon was managing all the lands between the Gambia and Senegal Wolof community, it is divided into a system of families, including the royal family, free people, liberators, and slaves, and there is a marriage between these upper and lower classes. The Wolof tribe is concerned with education, which has made most of them educated in government jobs

Fulani There are many accounts related to the origin of the Fulani, who are more likely to be of West African origin, including the present-day Gambia, Guinea and Mali (the Photagon region) and they are among the first to introduce Islam in West Africa - as for those who came to seek protection from the Mandinka kings, they were Muslims who were caring for Mandinka livestock versus protection. The proportion of Fulani in the Gambia is 20%

They are spread in all countries of West Africa, as we find them all over Africa, and the Fulani social system is based on class family pillars: the clans: they are four main branches, the Foleyes economic activity is based on raising livestock (grazing) and the urban ones practice a trade sometimes related to livestock And, at other times, in general and free trade. The Jolla live in Foti Governorate in the western part of the Gambia River - and they have pagan beliefs, and they are people who are glorious at work, love light industrial work, produce honey, make spirits, and as a percentage of the strength they have, they serve Homes