Divisions of The Gambia
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The Gambia
is divided into five divisions (capitals in parentheses) and one city:
The national capital, Banjul
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The divisions are subdivided into 37 districts
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The Gambia
The Gambia
The Republic of The Gambia, commonly referred to as The Gambia, or Gambia , is a country in West Africa. Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, surrounded by Senegal except for a short coastline on the Atlantic Ocean in the west....
is divided into five divisions (capitals in parentheses) and one city:
- Lower RiverLower River DivisionLower River is one of the five administrative divisions of The Gambia. Its capital is Mansa Konko.-Districts:Lower River is divided into 6 districts:*Jarra Central*Jarra East*Jarra West*Kiang Central*Kiang East*Kiang West-See also:...
(Mansa KonkoMansa KonkoMansa Konko is a town in the Gambia, lying north of Soma. Formerly the home of an important chief. Mansa Konko translates as "the hill of kings" in Mandinka. It was later an administrative centre under the British, from which time some buildings survive....
) - Central RiverCentral River DivisionCentral River is the largest of the five administrative divisions of The Gambia. Its capital is Janjanbureh , on MacCarthy Island...
(Janjanbureh) - North BankNorth Bank DivisionNorth Bank is one of the five administrative divisions of The Gambia. Its capital is Kerewan.-Districts:North Bank is divided into 6 districts:*Central Baddibu*Jokadu*Lower Baddibu*Lower Niumi*Upper Baddibu*Upper Niumi-See also:...
(KerewanKerewanKerewan is a town in The Gambia, Build by Mamadi Safiyatu Fatty some 400 years ago. Located beside the Miniminiyang Bolong, about 60Km from the capital Banjul...
) - Upper RiverUpper River DivisionUpper River is one of the five administrative divisions of The Gambia. Its capital is Basse Santa Su.-Districts:Upper River is divided into 4 districts:*Fulladu East*Kantora*Sandu*Wuli-See also:*Districts of The Gambia...
(Basse Santa SuBasse Santa SuBasse Santa Su, usually known as Basse, is a town in The Gambia, lying on the south bank of the River Gambia. The easternmost town in the nation, it is known for its important market. As of 2009 it has an estimated population of 18 414....
) - WesternWestern Division (The Gambia)West Coast Region is one of the five administrative divisions of The Gambia. Its capital is Brikama.-Districts:West Coast Region is divided into 9 districts:*Foni Bintang-Karenai*Foni Bondali*Foni Brefet*Foni Jarrol*Foni Kansala*Kombo Central...
(BrikamaBrikamaBrikama is one of the largest cities in The Gambia, lying south of Banjul in the Western Division. It is known for wood carving and for its musicians...
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The national capital, Banjul
Banjul
-Transport:Ferries sail from Banjul to Barra. The city is served by the Banjul International Airport. Banjul is on the Trans–West African Coastal Highway connecting it to Dakar and Bissau, and will eventually provide a paved highway link to 11 other nations of ECOWAS.Banjul International Airport...
, is classified as a city.
The divisions are subdivided into 37 districts
Districts of the Gambia
The Gambia is subdivided into 37 districts. They are listed below, by region. -Banjul:*Banjul*Kanifing-Central River Division:*Fulladu West*Janjanbureh*Lower Saloum*Niamina Dankunku*Niamina East...
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