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  The Gambia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Gambia was once part of the Empire of Ghana and the Songhai Empire.
The Gambia withdrew from the confederation in 1989.
The Gambia is a very small and narrow country with the border based on the Gambia River.
www.bucyrus.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/The_Gambia   (1461 words)

  
 Gambia
The Gambia is a small independent republic on the bulge of Africa and forms part of the West African Region.
It consists of a narrow strip of land on either side of the Gambia River and is almost surrounded by Senegal.
Gambia remains a tense country, with 2000 characterized by riots, strikes and clashes between rival parties.
www.pvcc.cc.va.us /internationalclub/gambia.html   (345 words)

  
 Gambia
The Gambia's economy remains highly vulnerable to adverse external and domestic shocks, in the absence of significant investment to help it diversify its narrow economic base (manufacturing for exports, tourism and other services) and expand export-oriented activities.
Hanno, The Carthaginean, referred to Gambia while writing about his voyage to West Africa in 470 B.C. It is known that between the 5th and 8th centuries most of the Senegambian Area came from the Sarahuley ethnic group, and those descendants can be found in The Gambia.
The Gambia was then inhabited mainly by wollofs on the Northern bank and Jolas on the southern bank of the River.
us-africa.tripod.com /gambia.html   (1321 words)

  
 About Gambia and Relative Websites
Gambia was deemed to belong to the British monarch.
The democratic tradition of The Gambia was briefly interrupted in July, 1981 with an abortive attempt to overthrow the government by the then paramilitary Field Force.
A major milestone in The Gambia's political history was the overthrow of the Jawara government in July, 1994, by young, and junior officers of the Gambian military which had been built up by Jawara himself.
home3.inet.tele.dk /mcamara/gam.html   (4298 words)

  
 Flags of the World
The Green in this flag is for the land, the red is for the sun and the blue in the middle stands for the river Gambia.
It is identical to the "government" flag except the seal is omitted.
Flags for Outdoor use are made of 100% heavyweight nylon and finished with strong canvas headings and brass grommets.
www.eagleflag.com /International/gambia.htm   (102 words)

  
 flag of The Gambia under British rule flags, Fahnen, Flaggen, FOTW bei Nationalflaggen.de   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This flag was in use in the period 1889-1965.
The ground of the Gambia badge is yellow, and shows a brown elephant standing in front of a palm-tree between green mountains.
Gold Coast and Gambia were granted arms in 1957 and 1964 respectively, in preparation for independence.
www.nationalflaggen.de /flags-of-the-world/flags/gm_col.html   (238 words)

  
 Gambia, The -> History on Encyclopedia.com 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In 1889, The Gambia's boundaries were defined, and in 1894 the interior was declared a British protectorate.
The Gambia was shaken in 1981 by a coup attempt by junior-ranking soldiers; it was put down with the intervention of Senegalese troops.
In 1982, The Gambia and Senegal formed a confederation, while maintaining individual sovereignty; by 1989, however, popular opposition and minor diplomatic problems led to the withdrawal of Senegalese troops and the dissolution of Senegambia.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/Gambia_History.asp   (986 words)

  
 Flag of The Gambia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The national flag of Gambia consists of a horizontal tricolor of red, blue and green.
The red at the top symbolizes the sun, as well as the savanna.
Below the red is blue that symbolizes the Gambia River that flows through the nation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_The_Gambia   (90 words)

  
 Gambia Flags
All flags are finished with heavy-duty, no shrink white header material for the strongest headers in the industry.
Seals and designs are authentic, and always in correct location and proportion to flag size, regardless of the size you purchase.
These flags are made of heavyweight 200 denier nylon with heading and brass grommets.
www.allstates-flag.com /flags/International/Gambia_flags.htm   (188 words)

  
 Travel Guide to Gambia Africa
Located on the west coast of Africa, Gambia is bordered by Senegal in the north, east and south and by the Atlantic Ocean on the west.
The Gambia River, the country's major waterway, rises in the Futa Jallon in Guinea and follows a twisting path for 1,000 miles to the sea.
The land on either side of the river is generally open savanna with wooded areas along the drainage channels.
www.africaguide.com /country/gambia   (190 words)

  
 Miniature Gambia Stick Flag - (4" x 6")
Beautifully printed on silk like material, these hand held Gambia stick flags are ideal for any event.
Gambia Flag - Nylon (2' x 3')
Gambia Flag - Nylon (3' x 5')
www.njflags.com /migafl4x61.html   (164 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Banjul, The Gambia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Banjul is the capital of The Gambia with a population of 34,828 as of 2003.
Banjul is the main urban area of The Gambia and holds the country's economic and administrative center.
Peanut processing is the country's principle industry, but bee's wax, palm wood, palm oil, and skins and hides are also shipped from its port.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Banjul,-The-Gambia   (184 words)

  
 Gambia
These symbols [flag and arms] were not modified during the short-lived Senegambian Federation (1981-1989).
Blue flag with the coat of arms in the middle and golden fringe along three edges.
Znamierowski [zna99] says that the original idea of design came from Gambia and was forwarded to the College of Arms.
flagspot.net /flags/gm.html   (462 words)

  
 Grades by name of country   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This is the flag used in Afghanistan before the Russian invasion (and now used by the Northern Alliance).
The Taliban flag was naver recognised by the UN (it is fl and white with writing on it, and would receive a much lower grade).
The star is very well placed with regard to the shape of the whole flag, but the overall design is just somehow lacking in zest.
ahpc-jp30.st-and.ac.uk /~josh/flags/alpha.html   (803 words)

  
 Image:Gambia flag large.png - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook.
Most of the flags have had their colours improved and many have been resized to the proper ratios.
This image is a national, governmental, military, royal/vice-regal or historical flag.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Image:Gambia_flag_large.png   (249 words)

  
 Flag of The Gambia -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The national flag of (A narrow republic surrounded by Senegal in West Africa) Gambia consists of a horizontal tricolor of red, blue and green.
The red at the top symoblizes the (A typical star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system) sun, as well as the (A flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions) savanna.
Below the red is blue that symbolizes the (Click link for more info and facts about Gambia River) Gambia River that flows through the nation.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fl/flag_of_the_gambia.htm   (110 words)

  
 The Gambia Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org
The official language of The Gambia is English, while Wolof and Mandinka are the main African languages spoken.
The Gambia has a wealth of natural and historical heritage to explore: forts, historic towns and villages, forests, national parks, ancient ruins, museums, historic monuments and wildlife.
The main, large pool is located in the centre of the hotel whilst the children's pool is situated on the lower deck of the landscaped slope, facing the beach.
www.travelnotes.org /Africa/the_gambia.htm   (860 words)

  
 Gambia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Dorling-Kindersley [udk97] says this was adopted on 18 February 1965 and Smith [smi76] is more precise, saying «officially hoisted on 18 February 1965», which may (or not) mean that the flag had been use before.
The national flag defaced with the coat of arms (approximately) of 2/3 height of the hoist.
The agricultural implements depicted in the shield are an axe and hoe and indicate that future prosperity of Gambia depends upon agriculture.
fotw.vexillum.com /flags/gm.html   (462 words)

  
 Gambia Flag
This Gambia flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
Each flag is available for outdoor use, made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets, or for indoor use with lined pole hem, velcro tabs and fringe.
There are 5 flag sizes available which are 4" x 6", 2' x 3', 3' X 5', 4' X 6' and 5' X 8'
www.njflags.com /gambiaflag.html   (171 words)

  
 National Flag of Gambia
This illustration of the Gambia Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
Our flag illustrations are used by major book publishers, magazines, government agencies, international organizations, professional sports associations, international companies and professional designers around the world.
www.flagart.com /flags/gambia.htm   (443 words)

  
 Gambia best flag in the world. Gambia desk flags. Gambia flag here.
Flag size is 3 inches x 4 inches.
We produce custom flags, state flags, country flags, military flags, and even Gambia flags.
Flags are made of a cotton/poly rubber blend.
www.deskflags.com /country/gambia.htm   (99 words)

  
 Gambia, The - Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Black represents the occupation of foreigners, red represents the blood of freedom fighters, and green denotes Islam.
In the middle of the flag is a mehrab, an arch in a mosque where the congregation stands, and a mender, a pulpit in a mosque.
The mehrab and mender are both in white, and are enclosed by wheat.
tiscali-b2b.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/countryfacts/gambia_flag.html   (99 words)

  
 flagsonline.net Flag of The Gambia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Gambia was a British colony from the mid-19th century, until the 18th of February 1965, when full independence was achieved.
The Gambia is named after the Gambia River, which the country straddles for approximately 290 kilometres.
Red represents the sun shining on the Gambia River, blue symbolises the Gambia River, which runs through the centre of the country (and the centre of the flag), green represents the land and agriculture, while the white stripes connote peace and unity.
www.flagsonline.net /gambia.htm   (125 words)

  
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The flag was hoisted up for the first time on 18th of February in 1965, the independence-day.
Red stands for the sun, blue for the river Gambia, green for the agriculture and the richness of the land, white for the peace.
The coat of arms of the country was awarded on 18th of november in 1964 by queen Elisabeth II.
www.freewebs.com /gambia/Gambianflag.html   (132 words)

  
 The Gambia Gambia Weather    (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Rainfall varies widely from year to year but ranges from an annual mean of 48 inches in the west to 34 inches upriver.
Because of the humid climate and the salt air along the coast, metal rusts rapidly in The Gambia, and houses near the sea may be affected by the corrosive salt air.
However, the moderate temperatures during the dry season with mostly sunny days give The Gambia one of West Africa’s more pleasant climates.
www.emulateme.com /weather/The%20Gambiaweather.aspx?countryid=88&countryName=The%20Gambia&m=d   (132 words)

  
 Flag of Gambia
Flags through sizes 6'x10' feature strong, durable solid brass grommets.
All seams are double-stitched and or fly ends have either 4- 6 rows of double-stitching for durability.
All flags are finished with heavy-duty, no-shrink white header material for strength.
www.usflagmfg.com /international/gambia.html   (84 words)

  
 Phrasebase™ - Gambia Facts and Information, Gambia Statistics, Gambia Facts, Gambia Information, Countries of the ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Gambia Background: The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965; it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia with Senegal between 1982 and 1989.
Gambia Dependent Areas: NA Gambia Legal System: based on a composite of English common law, Koranic law, and customary law; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations
Overview of the Gambia Economy: The Gambia has no important mineral or other natural resources and has a limited agricultural base.
www.phrasebase.com /countries/Gambia.html   (928 words)

  
 Gambia - World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965; it formed a short-lived federation of...
Despite the presence of the Gambia river, which runs through the middle of the country, only one-sixth of the land is arable and the poor...
The Gambia Embassy in the U.S. World Factbook entry for The Gambia Other On-Line Resources Related to Gambia Gambia The index has been created by The Norwegian...
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 Amazon.com: Books: A Field Guide to Birds of The Gambia and Senegal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This comprehensive book is the first field guide to the birds of The Gambia and Senegal, an area of West Africa popular with birders for its many tropical African birds.
Clive Barlow lives in The Gambia and has been the moving force behind the creation of birding conservation efforts in that country.
Barlow is at his peak in the birds of The Gambia and only slightly less knowledgeable about Senegalese birding--perhaps because The Gambia is generally a much better place to observe birds.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0300074549?v=glance   (930 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The company was born from the proprietors love for Gambia and it's countrymen.
For 10 years he and his wife visited Gambia as tourists eventually building a home there they decided why waist the knowledge they have accumulated.
Most Gambian business are good trustworthy business and building a property in Gambia can be straight forward but there are Gambians that will and do rip you off (as the proprietor has found out to his own expense in the past).
www.Gambialtd.com   (259 words)

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