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the worst drought of was

that between1968-74.

Gambia is one of the poorest and

most densely populated countries in Africa which is found in West Africa.

Since the late 1960s, Gambia has been

subject to severe devastating drought;

Region West Africa

Capital Banjul

Surface area 11,295 km2

Population 1,556,000 inhabitants

Population denisty 138 inhab./km2

Infant mortality rate 77

Population growth rate 2.8 %

Life expectancy 57 – 54 years

Average temperatures 19.9 / 32.0 ºC

Forest area 48 %

The Gambia, located in West Africa, is one of the poorest countries in the world ranking 151 out of 186 in the Human Development Index.

It is challenged by:-

food insecurity

Poverty

largest population growth rate in the world (4.2% per annum)

Farm methods such as mono cropping and planting down slope are reducing the soil's fertility and lowering crop production.

Forests are also being heavily removed.

Labor force: 777,100 (2007)

Budget :-revenues: $182.1 millionexpenditures: $203.5 million (2010 est.)

Agriculture – products: rice, millet, peanuts, corn, sesame, cattle, sheep, and goats

Industries: peanuts, fish, beverages, agricultural machinery assembly, woodworking, metalworking, and clothing.

Basic Indicators %Using improved sanitation facilities 67

Under-fives with diarrhea 52

Malaria 2006-2010 51

Estimated number of people (all ages) living with HIV,

18

Orphans, Children (aged 0-17) 72

Orphan school attendance ratio 87

Male Youth (15-24 years) literacy rate 71

Female Youth (15-24 years) literacy

rate

60

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