Senegambia

Senegambia

Senegambia A confederation that merged Senegal (once an Overseas Territory of France) and the Gambia (once a British protectorate) in 1982. Apart from its Atlantic coast, The Gambia is entirely surrounded by Senegal. Gambian fears of absorption into Senegal brought the confederation to an end in 1989.

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Senegambia

Senegambia , short-lived (1982–89) confederation of Senegal and The Gambia .

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Senegambia

Senegambia, see Senegal

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JAN PALMOWSKI. "Senegambia." A Dictionary of Contemporary World History. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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