95.6% Muslim 4.2% Christian 0.2% Other / Nonreligious
Languages
English
Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, and other indigenous languages are also spoken.
Geography
The Gambia is a long and slender country that runs along the Gambia River. The principle feature of the land is the Gambia River and the surrounding flat lands.
Economy
The Gambia has a weak economy primarily based on agriculture. The primary crops are peanuts and palm oil.
Interesting Fact
The Gambia is the smallest country of Africa that is not an island.
Important Facts
The history of The Gambia is closely tied with its neighbor, Senegal, with the distinction being made between the two countries in the 19th century. The Gambia traded with Europeans since the 1470s but the British ultimately took control making it a part of British West Africa. The Gambia gained independence on February 18, 1954.
