The council was led by Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), which won all the 12 seats.

The Gambia is the smallest country in mainland Africa, and the width of the strip-like structure never exceeds 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 have 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.

[2] 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.

The council was led by Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), which won all the 12 seats.