West Coast Division (Gambia) births. The poverty gap ratio was 22.4 per cent and literacy rate was 69.7 per cent as of 2003. The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa and the width of the strip-like structure never exceeds . It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and otherwise surrounded by Senegal. The Gambia River flows throughout the country and is the principal source of water and a transport route. The banks of the river have swampy beaches, while it has alluvial soil in all other parts, which is conducive for the growth of rice. Peanuts are the major cash
Transport in the Gambia Merchant marine:<br> "total:"'5<br> "country comparison to the world:" 133 "by type:" passenger/cargo: 4, petroleum tanker 1 (2008) The country's only international airport is at Yundum, 26 km from Banjul. Air Gambia, 60% state owned, acts as an agent only. Foreign air carriers provide international service. Airports: 1 (2008): Banjul International Airport Yundum. <br>"country comparison to the world:" 133 Airports - with paved runways:<br> "total:" 1<br> "over 3,047 m:" 1 (2008) Transport in the Gambia The system of transportation in the Gambia mixes both public and private operations and consists of a system of roads (both paved and unpaved), water and