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The Gambia | ||||
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| Motto Progress, Peace, Prosperity | ||||
| Anthem For The Gambia Our Homeland | ||||
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| Capital | Banjul | |||
| Government | Constitutional monarchy | |||
| Queen | ||||
| - 1965-1970 | Elizabeth II | |||
| Governor-General | ||||
| - 1965-1966 | Sir John Warburton Paul | |||
| - 1966-1970 | Farimang Mamadi Singhateh | |||
| Prime Minister | ||||
| - 1965-1970 | David Kairaba Jawara | |||
| History | ||||
| - October 3, 1963 | Self-Rule achieved | |||
| - February 18, 1965 | Established | |||
| - April 24, 1970 | Republic declared | |||
| Commonwealth accession | February 18, 1965 | |||
| Area | 10,380 km² | |||
| Currency | Dalasi | |||
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The Gambia (1965-1970) was a constitutional monarchy in Western Africa. It was also one of the Commonwealth realms.
Background
The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965.[1]
Queen
- Elizabeth II (₩) (February 18, 1965 - April 24, 1970)
Governor-General
- Sir John Warburton Paul (₩) (February 18, 1965 - February 9, 1966)
- Farimang Mamadi Singhateh (₩) (February 9, 1966 - April 24, 1970)
Prime Minister
- David Kairaba Jawara (₩) (February 18, 1965 - April 24, 1970)
Nation
Gambian Polities
Colony and Protectorate of The Gambia- Senegambia Confederation (1982-1989)
- Republic of The Gambia (From 1970)
Neighbouring Nations
References
- ↑ The CIA World Factbook: Introduction - Background