Quiz: Gambia

  1. What was the capital?

    • Banjul
    • Pristina
    • George Town
    • Luanda
    Answer

    Banjul — Capital: Banjul.

  2. When was Gambia founded?

    • 18 February 1965, independence from Britain
    • 16 August 1960, independence from Britain
    • 4 January 1948, independence from Britain
    • 6 August 1962, independence from Britain
    Answer

    18 February 1965, independence from Britain — Founded: 18 February 1965, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Gambia have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Presidential republic under dominant one man rule
    • States of Deliberation legislature for the Bailiwick; a lieutenant governor represents the Crown
    • Presidential republic; the island is divided, with the north administered by Turkish Cypriots since 1974
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: The Gambia is a tiny country wrapped around the Gambia River, surrounded by Senegal.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. The Gambia is a tiny country wrapped around the Gambia River, surrounded by Senegal.