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Meaning of Country's name	Gambia derives from the Portuguese word 'cambio' meaning 'trade' or 'exchange'
Capital	Banjul
Largest Cities	Brikama and Bakau
Population	1,705,000 (est.2009)
Country Code	220
Internet Country Code	.gm
Area	4,007 mi²(10,380 km²)
Area-Comparative	Slightly less than twice the size of Delaware
Bordering Countries	Senegal
Date of Founding (Current State)	February 18, 1965
Type of Government	Republic
Languages Spoken	English, Malinke, Fulani, Wolof, Dyola, Sonike
Religions Practiced	Muslims (90%), Christians (1%), and traditional beliefs (9%)
GDP per Capita	$440 (est.2009)
Latest GDP Growth Rate	5.9% (est.2009)
Top Exports	Peanuts
National Holidays	New Year's Day - Jan. 1, Independence Day - Feb. 18, Milad al Nabi (Birth of the Prophet), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Revolution Day, Assumption, Koriteh (End of Ramadan), Tabaski (Feats of the Sacrifice), and Christmas - Dec. 25
Money Currency	Dalasi
National Sports Teams	National Football Team, National Cricket Team
Random Fact	Gambia is one of the only two countries in Africa to share borders with only one other country, it's also the smallest mainland country in Africa

NEWS FROM Gambia

Tuesday, 02-07-12, 12:57

Gambia Food And Feeds Industries Set for Operations

[Daily Observer] The first-ever company that specialises in human and animals food production in the country, called the Gambia Food and Feeds Industries (GFFI) is set to begin operations following the completion of the feeds production component of the project.

Tuesday, 02-07-12, 11:01

The EU Grant

[Daily Observer] It is indeed a welcome development that the European Union (EU) has given the government some D400 million to support good governance.The grant, which also contains a media component, has come at a much better time, when the country through committed leadership is pushing for greater sustainable development.

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