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Gambia has little or no valuable mineral deposits. Main occupation of the people is based on agriculture and fishing. About 75% of the people are engaged in farming. Peanuts is the major crop; peanut products, fish, cotton lint, palm kernels are other main engagements.
Excellent scope for Fisheries and related industries exists but these are yet to be developed. E conomic progress remains highly dependent on sustained bilateral or multilateral aid.
International Issues.
There are no contentious issues between the Gambia and neighbors. In 1991 Senegal and the Gambia signed a friendship and cooperation treaty. |
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Capital: Banjul
Area: 11 300 km²
Population: 1 141 000
Currency: 1 US$ = 10.6 Dalasi
GDP: 160/939$
HDI : 165/281
Languages: English, Wolof, Malinke, Fulani, Mandika
Ethnic groups: Mandigo 42%, Fulani 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%
Religions: Muslim 90%, Christian 9%, Animist 1%
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