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| The Gambia is
the smallest African country and is situated in West Africa, surrounded
by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean on the West. It has a
population of just over 1 million made up of 25 ethnic groups of which
the largest tribes are the Mandinko and the Wolof. the official language
is English, although 21 languages are widely spoken.
The majority of the population are Muslim (97%) although there is significant animist influence. Approximately 3% consider themselves to be Christians with just over half of those being Roman Catholic. There are just over 100 church congregations throughout The Gambia, half of which are Roman Catholic and 13 Methodist or Anglican. The remainder are either independent or small church congregations, mainly evangelical and charismatic. These churches are predominantly based in the four main towns of Banjul (the capital), Serrakunda, Brikama and Bakau where 20% of the population live. The remainder live in villages or isolated homes spread from the coastal region along the 400 km length of the country heading inland. |
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For more information contact Martin Speed, Telephone +44 (0)1942 812480 |
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