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CLIMATE
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climate can be called subtropical with cool and hot
seasons. Hot and humid weather prevails during most part of the year
interspersed by the rains from June to October. The highest
temperatures during this period may be about 43.4°C (110°F) with areas
near the sea recording lower temperatures. The period from November to
mid-May, there is continuous dry weather and low temperatures-7°C
(45°F) are recorded in Banjul and nearby areas.
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Capital: Banjul
Area: 11 300 km²
Population: 1 141 000
Currency: 1 US$ = 10.6 Dalasi
GDP: 160/939$
HDI : 165/281
Languages: English, Wolof, Malinke, Fulani, Mandika
Ethnic groups: Mandigo 42%, Fulani 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%
Religions: Muslim 90%, Christian 9%, Animist 1%
H of S: Colonel Yaya Jammeh ’94 |
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