Key Facts
- GDP (ppp) per CAPITA
- $1,300 (2008 est.)
- Inflation Rate
- 6% (2008 est.)
- Population
- 1,782,893 (July 2009 est.)
- Country Risk Ratings
- D
- Ease of Doing Business
- 130/181
- Global Competitiveness
- 3.88/134
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Gambia, The : Introduction
The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Geographically surrounded by Senegal, it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia between 1982 and 1989. In 1991 the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, but tensions have flared up intermittently since then. Yahya A. J. J. Jammeh led a military coup in 1994 that overthrew the president and banned political activity. A new constitution and presidential elections in 1996, followed by parliamentary balloting in 1997, completed a nominal return to civilian rule. Jammeh has been elected president in all subsequent elections, including most recently in late 2006.
- Gambia, The: Central Bank of The Gambia
The Central Bank of The Gambia aims to achieve and maintain price and exchange stability underpinned by a sound and vibrant financial system to encourage and promote sustainable economic development. In addition to standard financial information, the site includes a currency museum and a section on official holidays.
- Gambia: Department of State for Trade Industry and Employment
Information provided by the Department of State for Trade, Industry and Employment (DOSTIE) of Gambia includes general country information, basic statistics, a business directory, investment information, and trade policy information.
- Gambia: Official Presidential Website
This site provides current news and information about the Gambian government. There are also links to other government agencies.
Sources:
CIA World Factbook (September 2009)
U.S. Dept. of State Country Background Notes (August 2009)
