The Gambia is located on the West African coast and extends about 400 km inland, with a population density of 128 persons per square kilometre. The width of the country varies from 24 to 28 kilometres and has a land area of 10,689 square kilometres. It is bordered on the North, South and East by the Republic of Senegal and on the West by the Atlantic Ocean. The country has a tropical climate characterised by 2 seasons, rainy season June-October and dry season November-May.
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National Health Policy for The Gambia 2011-15 Health is Welath
No. of pages: 39
Publication date: 2011
Author: Honourable Ms. Fatima Badjie
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