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INTRODUCCI\u00d3N<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gambia, officially the Republic of The Gambia, is a country in West Africa. It is the smallest country on mainland Africa, surrounded by Senegal, with the exception of its western coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The Gambia is located on either side of the lower reaches of the Gambia River, the namesake of the nation, which flows through the center of the Gambia and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It has an area of \u200b\u200b10,689 square kilometers (4,127 sq mi) with a population of 1,857,181 as of the April 2013 census. Banjul is the capital of the Gambia and the largest metropolis in the country. The largest cities are Serekunda and Brikama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gambia has historical roots with many other West African countries in the slave trade, which was a key factor in the establishment and maintenance of a colony on the Gambia River, first by the Portuguese, during which it was known as the Gambia, and then the Curonians. Later, on May 25, 1765 The Gambia became part of the British Empire when the government officially took over, establishing a colony and protectorate of Gambia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gambia gained independence in 1965 under the leadership of Davda Jawara, who ruled until Yahya Jammeh seized power in a bloodless 1994 coup. Adama Barrow became the third President of the Gambia in January 2017 after defeating Jammeh in elections in December 2016. Jammeh first accepted the results and then refused to accept them, which triggered a constitutional crisis and military intervention by the Economic Community of West African States, leading to his expulsion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The economy of the Gambia is dominated by agriculture, fishing and especially tourism. In 2015, 48.6% of the population lived in poverty. In rural areas, poverty is even more widespread – almost 70%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gambia has a liberal market economy characterized by traditional subsistence farming, historical reliance on peanuts for export earnings, re-export trade established around a seaport, low import duties, minimal administrative procedures, volatile exchange rates without foreign exchange controls, and significant tourism industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The World Bank has estimated the Gambia’s GDP for 2018 at $ 1,624 million; The International Monetary Fund has estimated it at US $ 977 million for 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From 2006 to 2012, the economy of the Gambia grew annually by 5-6% of GDP. Agriculture accounts for about 30% of the gross domestic product (GDP) and employs about 70% of the workforce. In agriculture, peanut production is 6.9% of GDP, other crops – 8.3%, livestock – 5.3%, fishing – 1.8% and forestry – 0.5%. Industry accounts for about 8% of GDP, and services – about 58%. The limited amount of production is mainly related to agriculture. Other production activities are related to soap, soft drinks, and clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Previously Britain and the EU were the main export markets for The Gambia. However, in recent years, Senegal, the United States, and Japan have become important trading partners for the Gambia. In Africa, Senegal was the Gambia’s largest trading partner in 2007, in stark contrast to previous years when Guinea-Bissau and Ghana were equally important trading partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Globally, Denmark, the United States, and China have become important importing countries for The Gambia. The UK, Germany, Cote d’Ivoire, and the Netherlands also provide a significant share of imports from The Gambia. The Gambia’s trade deficit in 2007 was $ 331 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In May 2009, there were twelve commercial banks in the Gambia, including one Islamic bank. The oldest of these, Standard Chartered Bank, has been around since its opening in 1894, which soon after became the Bank of British West Africa. In 2005, the Swiss-based banking group International Commercial Bank established a subsidiary and now has four branches in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Access Bank of Nigeria established a subsidiary in 2007, which now has four branches in the country in addition to its head office; the bank has promised to open four more. In 2008, Zenith Bank (Gambia) Limited, a subsidiary of Nigerian giant Zenith Bank Plc, was established in the country. In May 2009, the Lebanese Canadian Bank opened a subsidiary called Prime Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since 2017, China has been investing in The Gambia through its Belt and Road Initiative. China’s main business in The Gambia is the processing of locally caught fish to produce fishmeal for export. The economic and environmental impacts of fishmeal production in The Gambia are controversial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The presidential elections in December 2016 brought about political changes after incumbent President Yahya A.J. Jammeh, who ruled the country for 22 years, was defeated by Adam Barrow, the presidential candidate from the political coalition. Parliamentary elections in April 2017 resulted in an absolute majority of votes for the United Democratic Party (UDP) with 31 seats in the 58-seat National Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The former ruling party, the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), has been cut to five seats. As a result of local elections in May 2018, 62 of 120 seats went to UDP and 18 to APRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In December 2019, President Adam Barrow formed a new political party, the National People’s Party, which will allow him to run for a second term in the 2021 elections. A new draft constitution that imposes a two-term limit on the presidency was presented in November 2019 to the National Assembly but then rejected by parliament in September 2020, halting key economic governance reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Expat](\"https:\/\/adamfayed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Explore-Gambia-1024x682-1.jpg\")
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