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A TRIP TO GAMBIA
Students identify some characteristics of life in Gambia by reading Hoffman, Mary. (1995). Boundless Grace, New York,NY.
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A Voyage to West Africa: The Gambia
Fourth graders illustrate and provide a caption for a picture that compares and contrasts the United States to Gambia. They questions about similarities and differences that they saw between the book, Boundless Grace, Gambia and the...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Gambia
Learn about religion in Gambia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Gambia
Learn about core health indicators in Gambia in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Gambia
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Gambia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: The Gambia: Government
Take a look at The Gambia's government. After having a relatively stable democracy, you can read about Gambia's current political problems. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: The Gambia: History
Read about The Gambia's role in the slave trade, its importance in WW II, and its subsequent independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: The Gambia: People
A look at the various ethnic groups who live harmoniously in the tiny country of The Gambia. Learn about their languages, religion, population. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Gambia
A great reference source for getting a country profile of the Western African nation of Gambia. Offers background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Gambians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Gambians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: The Gambia
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of The Gambia in western Africa. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and...
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West Chester University: The British in West Africa
The author examines the various areas in West Africa that were colonized by the British during the 19th century. He also examines British reasons for their imperialistic activities.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Wolof
The Wolof constitute a large ethnic group inhabiting the West African country of Senegal, a former French colony, and Gambia, a former British colony. "Wolof" is the name by which the people refer to themselves, and it is also the name...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: The Gambia: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of the Gambia in Africa.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Gambia, The
On this website, kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Gambia,
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Tds: The Gambia: Economy
A brief discussion about Gambia's economy as well as a chart showing GDP, natural resources, trade, and percentages of economy in agriculture and industry. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Tds: The Gambia: History
Read through this graphic about the geography of Gambia, the smallest nation in Africa, to find out its area, natural resources, and environmental concerns, among other information. From CIA World Fact Book.
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Map of the Gambia
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of Gambia. Maps and current flag are included.
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Flag of Gambia
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of Gambia. Maps and current flag are included.
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Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Gambia
Learn about religion in Gambia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.