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Background: The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965.
Geographically surrounded by Senegal, it formed a short-lived
federation of Senegambia between 1982 and 1989. In 1991 the
two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, but
tensions have flared up intermittently since then. Yahya A. J.
J. JAMMEH led a military coup in 1994 that overthrew the
president and banned political activity. A new constitution
and presidential elections in 1996, followed by parliamentary
balloting in 1997, completed a nominal return to civilian
rule. JAMMEH has been elected president in all subsequent
elections, including most recently in late 2006.
Borders: Senegal 740 km
Population: 1,517,079
GDP per capita: $304.03 per capita
Capital with population: Banjul - 44,188,
Largest city with population: Banjul - 44,188,
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