The Gambia

摘要

Area: 11,300 sq.km (4,365 sq.miles): 16% arable, 9% meadows and pastures, 20% forest and woodland, 55% other. Coastline: 80km (50 miles). Maritime claims: Territorial waters 22km (12nm), contiguous zone 34km (18nm), exclusive fishing zone 200nm. Population: 1,824,158 (July 2010 est.); annual growth rate 2.528% (2010 est.). The population is 99% African (Mandinka 42%, Fula 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%, other 4%). Religions: 90% Muslim, 9% Christian, 1% indigenous beliefs. Languages: English is official; Mandinka, Wolof, Fula. Literacy rate: 47%. Long-form or legal name: Republic of The Gambia. Type of government: Constitutional Republic; presidential system. Administrative divisions: 5 divisions and 1 city. Legal system: Based on a composite of English common law, Koranic law, and customary law. Judiciary headed by Supreme Court Branches of government: The President is both Head of State and Government; Cabinet appointed by the President; unicameral legislature (49-seat National Assembly). Suffrage: Universal over age 18. Member of: UN, AU, AfDB, Commonwealth and others.