Gambia

There are no resident missionaries in Gambia.  The first United Pentecostal Church was opened in late 2003.  There is now one church and a growing congregation of 25 people with one licensed minister.

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Location:
Western Africa, bordering the Northern Atlantic Ocean and Senegal
Size:
 11,300 sq. km. (slightly less than twice the size of Delaware)
Elevation varies from sea level to 53 meters
Population:
1,547,000 (approximately)
   * 0-14 years: 44.7%
   * 15-64 years: 52.6%
   * 65+ years: 2.7%
Average age: 17.5 years
Life expectancy: 55 years
HIV / AIDS: 1.2%
Religion:
Muslim 90%
Christian 9%
Indigenous beliefs 1%
Language:
English (official)
Mandinka
Wolof
Fula
Government:
Republic
Capital:
Banjul
Independence:
18 February1965 (from UK)