Area: 4003 square miles                                                        Population: 720,000

Since 1843 Gambia was first a British possession, then a Crown Colony, and at one time was part of the British West Africa Currency Board. Since February 19, 1965 it has been an independent republic within the British Commonwealth.

Monetary System

12 Pence = 1 Shilling, 20 Shillings = 1 Pound;

since July 1, 1971: 100 Bututs = 1 Dalasi

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