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Fact about The Gambia



Africa’s Smiling Coast, the Gambia, is known for its kind, welcoming, and hospitable people. The tiny West African nation is blessed with beautiful beaches and amazing landscape.



Here are 10 interesting facts that you should know about the Gambia.

1. It's the smallest country in mainland Africa.
   
   
   
2. Gambians vote using marbles. During elections, Gambians vote using marbles by going inside a private booth, with holes in the ground marked with each candidate. They then simply drop their marble into the hole of the candidate they choose.
   
   
   
3. The Gambia is home to nine different tribes. It’s largest tribes are the Mandinka, along with the Fula and Wolof.
   
   
   
4. Agriculture is a major source of income
   
   
   
5. The Gambia once sat at the center of the slàve trade.
   
   
   
6. There is a sacred crocodile pool in Bakau.
   
   
   
7. Bissap is the nation’s number one drink
   
   
   
8. The Gambia is predominantly a Muslim country.
   
   
   
9. There are close to 600 species of birds in the country
   
   
   
10. It's one of the friendliest and safest places to visit in the world.
    
    
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