The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa and the width of its strip-like territory 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 bolongs[what language is this?].

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 city and area council elections were held during April 2002, when Kanimang Sanneh, an APRC candidate became the Mayor, winning 64.2 per cent votes.

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