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The Gambia: Its History, Ancient, Medieval and Modern Together With Its Geographical, Geological, And Ethnographical Conditions And A Description Of The Birds, Beasts, And Fishes Found Therein. London: John Murray. Thomas, Hugh (1997). The Slave Trade: The History of the Atlantic Slave Trade, 1440-1870. London: Picador. British Africa. (1899).
Cultural (iii) (vi) James Island and Related Sites present a testimony to the main periods and facets of the encounter between Africa and Europe along the River Gambia, a continuum stretching from pre-colonial and pre-slavery times to independence.
The 1974 Monuments and Relics Act followed, which set into motion the plans for the National Museum. The museum's primary goal is the collection and preservation of artifacts documenting the material culture of the Gambia, as well as to educate both visitors to the country and residents who may not be familiar with Gambian history.
Although The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, its culture is the product of very diverse influences. The national borders outline a narrow strip on either side of the River Gambia , a body of water that has played a vital part in the nation's destiny and is known locally simply as "the River".
Islam has therefore had an influence on the Gambia throughout history, and continues to impact its culture, society and politics. The majority of The Gambia's Muslims are Sunni belonging to the Maliki school of jurisprudence, influenced with Sufism. [3] There is a smaller Shiite community, largely stemming from Lebanese and Arab migration. [4]
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Few dared question Gambia's former dictator, Yahya Jammeh, when he outlawed female genital mutilation (FGM) over a decade later, in 2015, saying it was not required by Islam, the country's majority
The Gambia – country in West Africa, officially named the Republic of the Gambia. 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 and later by the British.