Gambia is formed by a narrow strip of land 330 km long and an average width of 35 to 40 km which forms an enclave within Senegal. Low and swampy west and slightly undulating to the east, across the country is part of the lower basin of the River Gambia, which runs from east to west. The climate is warm with high temperatures all year (average of 22 º C in January and July of 27 º C) and low thermal oscillation (2-3 º C). Rainfall is abundant on the coast (more than 1200mm per year) and decreases inland. Gambia is a republic in West Africa, completely surrounded by Senegal in the west than in the estuary of the River Gambia touches the Atlantic Ocean. The capital is Banjul.
Gambia is a small and narrow (less 48 km long) with the border based on the River Gambia. This border was defined in 1889 under an agreement between the UK and France. It is almost an enclave within Senegal, and is the smallest country of continental Africa.
The former British colony, declared independence on February 18, 1965 as a monarchy within the Commonwealth. This was a republic in 1970 and between 1982 and 1989 formed a confederation with Senegal, which was called Senegambia. Administratively, the territory is organized into 5 divisions and one city, Banjul. Njaba Kunda village is situated on the North Bank Division.
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