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The largest city in Gambia is Serekunda, the country itself is home to 7 ethnic groups, the majority being the Mandinka who make up 42% of the population. They gained their independence in 1965, but were declared a republic in 1970. The president is Yahya Jammeh.

Gambia
Capital: Banjul
Currency: Dalasi
Official Language: English
Population: 1,517,000
Born: May 25, 1965 (age 47), Kanilai
Party: Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction
Presidential term: July 22, 1994 –
Spouse: Alima Sallah (m. 2010–2011), Zeinab Suma Jammeh (m. 1999)
Children: Mariam Jammeh, Muhammed Yahya Jammeh

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