The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa and the width of the strip like structure never exceeding 48 km (30 mi).

The Gambia River flows throughout the country and is the principal source of water and transport medium.

The banks of the river has swampy beaches, while it has alluvial soil in all other parts, which is conducive for the growth of rice.

There are vast segments of sedimentary sandstone and claystone in the valleys of the rivers and the regions surrounding it.

[4] Over the river segment of 487 km (303 mi), there are numerous creeks, which are locally called boloons.

He has also defeated coups successfully and unlike the West African countries, the Gambia has a relative stable governance.

The legislations indicating the roles were not clearly defined, but the council is responsible for finance, services and planning for each sector under it.

It has subsequently been divided into two Local Government Areas (Janjanbureh in the east and Kuntaur in the west), each containing five of the above districts.

Malang Saibo Camara, an APRC candidate became the Mayor, winning 70.2 per cent votes.