Republic of The Gambia
Capital: Banjul
HDI: 0.441 (172nd)
Language: Mandinka, Fula, Wolof, Serer, Jola
GDP (PPP): $3.491 billion
Currency: Dalasir
Population: 1,882,450
Republic of The Gambia is a country in West Africa mostly surrounded by Senegal with a short strip of its coastline bordered on the Atlantic Ocean at its western end. It is the smallest country in mainland Africa. The Gambia is situated on either side of the Gambia River, the nation’s namesake, which flows through the centre of the Gambia and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Its area is 10,689 square kilometers (4,127 sq mi) with a population of 1,882,450 at the 15 April 2013 census (provisional). Banjul is the Gambian capital, and the largest cities are Serekunda and Brikama.
The Gambia shares historical roots with many other West African nations in the slave trade, which was the key factor in the placing and keeping of a colony on the Gambia River, first by the Portuguese, during which era it was known as A Gâmbia. Later, on 25 May 1765, The Gambia was made a part of the British colony when the government formally assumed control, establishing the Province of Senegambia. On 18 February 1965, The Gambia gained independence from the United Kingdom. Since then, the Gambia has had two leaders: Dawda Jawara, who ruled from 1970 until 1994, and Yahya Jammeh, who seized power in a coup that year as a young army officer.
The Gambia’s economy is dominated by farming, fishing, and especially tourism. About a third of the population lives below the international poverty line of US$1.25 per day.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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The Gambia Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/gambia/overview
The country has a population of 2 million, with a fairly high average rate of growth of 2.8% per year over the last decade. With 177 people per square kilometer, The Gambia is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa. Most of the population (57%) is concentrated around urban and peri-urban centers.
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Gambia, The Economy 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/gambia_the/gambia_the_economy.html
The Gambia has sparse natural resource deposits and a limited agricultural base, and relies in part on remittances from workers overseas and tourist receipts. About three-quarters of the population depends on the agricultural sector for its livelihood and the sector provides for about one-fifth of GDP.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Doing Business In The Gambia
https://banjul.usembassy.gov/business/doing-business-in-the-gambia.html
This site provides links to US agencies with information on the business climate in The Gambia
Establishing a Presence
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Starting A Business in Gambia
http://www.accessgambia.com/information/forming-business.html
The three types of company structures approved by the Companies Act 1955 are described on this site.
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Starting a Business in Gambia, The
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/gambia/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Gambia, The
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Business Registration | GIEPA
http://giepa.gm/node/12
Guidelines On The Requirements For Business Registration from the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency
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Starting A Business in Gambia
http://www.accessgambia.com/information/forming-business.html
This site lists the steps necessary to register and start a business in The Gambia
Taxes
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Gambia Business Tax You Need To Know
http://businessingambia.com/gambia-business-tax/
Corporate income tax rate is currently the higher of 31% of the taxable profit and 1.5% of turnover for the year. However, if for any reason the company accounts are not audited, the corporate tax on turnover should be 2.5% and not 1.5%.
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Paying Taxes in Gambia
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/gambia/paying-taxes
This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year, as well as administrative burden in paying taxes and complying with postfiling procedures.
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September 2013 to Taxation in Gambia
http://www.pwc.com/gh/en/assets/pdf/a-quick-guide-to-taxation-in-gambia-september-2013.pdf
See age 10 of this PWC report on the tax changes effective in 2013
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Gambia Business Tax You Need To Know
http://businessingambia.com/gambia-business-tax/
The individual incomes are subject to progressive rates up to 30% depending on the employee’s income level. For example individual gross earning less than D18,000.00 per annum (D1,500.00 per month) are taxed at 0%.
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Gambia Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2013-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/gambia/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Gambia stands at 15 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Gambia averaged 15.00 percent from 2013 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 15.00 percent in 2014 and a record low of 15.00 percent in 2014.
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Gambia Sales Tax Rate | VAT Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/gambia/sales-tax-rate/forecast
In the long-term, the Gambia Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 15.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
Visas
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Gambia Visa and Passport Requirements
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/gambia/passport-visa
Gambia visa and passport requirements & Embassy and Colsulate addresses. Full detail on passports, visas and entry requirements for Gambia, including types, costs
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Gambia Visa: Application, Requirements
https://gambia.visahq.com/
Information on processing and cost of a visa for entry to The Gambia
Infrastructure
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The Gambia Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Transportation-The_Gambia-TG-C-1.html
103 tips on getting to and getting around The Gambia from real travelers and locals.
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Transport in Banjul, The Gambia
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/the-gambia/banjul/transportation/a/poi-tra/355670
Transportation information for the capital city of Banjul
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Gambia Telecoms, Mobile Broadband, Digital Media
https://www.kenresearch.com/technology-and-telecom/telecommunications-and-networking/gambia-telecoms-mobile-broadband-digital-media/54349-105.html
Gambia’s telecom market is dominated by the incumbent telco Gamtel, which retains a monopoly on fixed-line telephony services. There are four mobile networks operating. The market’s leader is Comium, with a 57% share
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Telecommunications in the Gambia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_the_Gambia
Telecommunications in the Gambia includes radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Gambia
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/gambia/labor-market-regulation
This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Gambia,
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Guide to Law Online: Gambia
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/gambia.php
A guide to the laws of The Gambia from the US Library of Congress
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Guide to Law Online: Gambia
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/gambia.php
A guide to the laws of The Gambia from the US Library of Congress
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Gambia, The – United States Department of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/ilab/reports/child-labor/findings/2014TDA/gambia.pdf
A status report from the US Department of Labor on child labor in The Gambia
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Banjul. Prices Updated Nov 2016
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Banjul-Gambia
Costs of everyday items in the capital city of Banjul
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Cost of Living in Gambia | Gambian Cost of Living Comparison
http://www.globalpropertyguide.com/Africa/Gambia/currency-value
The chart on this site compares costs in The Gambia with other countries in Africa
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Gambia – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=77
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Gambia – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more
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Travel Advice and Advisories for Gambia
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/gambia-the
This site from the Canadian government provides a current travel advisory for The Gambia
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Educational System of The Gambia
https://banjul.usembassy.gov/news/education/educational-system-of-the-gambia.html
A comprehensive report on the education system in The Gambia from the US embassy there.
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Schools in The Gambia – Gambia Education
http://www.gets-sunrise.org/Gambian_Schools.htm
This site provides an explanation of the education system in The Gambia from primary to higher education.
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Public Holidays in Gambia – World Travel Guide
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/gambia/public-holidays
Full list of Gambia public and bank holidays.
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Demographics of the Gambia – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_Gambia
This site provides facts and statistics on the population of The Gambia
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Gambian Traditional Greetings Etiquette
http://www.accessgambia.com/information/traditional-greetings.html
Gambians attach great importance to traditional greetings and etiquette as it serves to either re-enforce existing social bonds or to familiarise and create new social ties.
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Gambia Weather | Climate
https://www.gambia.co.uk/weather
The Gambia has a sub-tropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year and average temperature highs between 29°C and 34°C. There are two distinct seasons. This site includes monthly temperature and sunshine tables.
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Gambia Climate: Monthly Weather Averages
http://www.weather2travel.com/climate-guides/gambia/
Monthly weather averages give the best indication of what the weather is usually like for every month of the year including figures for temperature, rainfall and sunshine. All available on this site.
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Gambia, The travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gambia
Latest travel advice from the UK governmentfor Gambia including safety and security, entry requirements, travelwarnings and health
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Gambia population 2016 | Current population
http://www.countrymeters.info/en/Gambia/
The “population clock” on this site provides daily updates on the population.
Trade
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Gambia Customs & Excise
http://www.accessgambia.com/information/customs-excise.html
Comprehensive report on import and export regulation for The Gambia
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://cape-verde.visahq.com/customs/
A summary of import and export regulations
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WTO | The Gambia – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/the_gambia_e.htm
This site provides key information on the Gambia’s participation in the WTO. The Gambia has been a member of WTO since 23 October 1996 and a member of GATT since 22 February 1965.
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Gambia Customs Regulations
https://gambia.visahq.com/customs/
Gambia Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border
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Trade Agreements | The Gambia Trade
http://gambiatradeinfo.org/content/unilateral-preferential-arrangements
Brief commentary on The Gambia trade agreement with the EU
Housing and Rentals
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Accommodation in Gambia – Access Gambia
http://www.accessgambia.com/information/accommodation.html
In Gambia, hotel accommodation resorts offer a wide and varied choice of places to stay ranging from luxury or standard tourist hotels to guest houses, lodges &self-catering apartments.
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Gambia furnished apartments, sublets, short term rentals
https://www.sublet.com/city_rentals/gambia_rentals.asp
Gambia, West Africa furnished apartments, sublets, temporary and corporate housingrentals
Travel
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The Gambia – travel.state.gov
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/the-gambia.html
See “Travel & Transportation” on this US Department of State site
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The Gambia Travel Guide – VirtualTourist
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/The_Gambia/TravelGuide-The_Gambia.html#!
829 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in The Gambia at VirtualTourist.
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