Gambia River
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The Gambia River is a major river in West Africa, running 1,120 kilometres from the Fouta Djallon plateau in north Guinea westward through Senegal and The Gambia to the Atlantic Ocean at the city of B
The western portion of the Gambia River, seen from space. The line shows the border of The Gambia.
Upstream view of the river, near Janjanbureh Island
Bank of the river, near Janjanbureh
Ferry crossing of the river, at Janjanbureh
Senegal
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Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country of mainland West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea t
Gambia River
…Portuguese: Rio Gâmbia) is a major river in West Africa, running 1,120 kilometres (700 mi) from the Fouta Djallon plateau in north Guinea westward through Senegal and The Gambia to the Atlantic Ocean at the city of Banjul. It is navigable for about half that length. The river is strongly associated with The Gambia…
French and local slave traders in Gorée, 18th century
Senegalese President Macky Sall with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Russia, 3 June 2022
Macky Sall, President of Senegal (2012–2024)
Abdoulaye Wade, President of Senegal (2000–2012)