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What is the main source of income for the Gambia?
agriculture
The economy of the Gambia is heavily reliant on agriculture. The Gambia has no important mineral or other natural resources, and has a limited agricultural base. About 75% of the population depends on crops and livestock for its livelihood.
What is Gambia main export?
Gambia main exports are: peanuts, fish and cotton. Gambia main export partners are Senegal and Guinea followed by the United Kingdom and China. Others include: Guinea-Bissau, Ghana and India. Since 2009, Gambia foreign trade records are adjusted for coverage.
Can you drink the water in Gambia?
It is not safe to drink the water, so you should boil all drinking water (for at least one minute) or pack water purification tablets. Avoid ice cubes, or eating raw and undercooked food.
How much does the average person make in Gambia?
Average salary in Gambia is GMD 410,956 (US$ 9,894). Detailed salary report based on career, education, experience, gender, age etc. Advanced 2019/20 Survey.
Where can I buy money in the Gambia?
The CFA is also accepted by some stores near the ports in Banjul, across the river at Barra as well as upriver in the easternmost town of Basse Santa Su. In the future The Gambia may join a regional monetary union and adopt a new common currency called the ECO to be legal tender in a West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ).
What kind of job can you get in Gambia?
VIEW DEMO SALARY REPORT “Tasks: Redevelopment and Restaurant management, managing and pr Experience: assistant in accounting dpt, head of sales dep, product manager and head of sales, insurance consultant, office manager and personal assistant at a lawfirm, wine boutique manager and development consutant.” “Sowing machine.”
Where does the Gambia get most of its goods from?
The U.K. and the other EU countries – namely, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Belgium – were the major source of imports, accounting for 60% of the total share of imports, followed by Asia at 23%, and African countries at 17%. The Gambia re-exports 11% of its exports going to and 14.6% of its imports coming from the United States.