Hi there. Can you please tell me some information about The Gambia? 
 The Gambia is a country in West Africa. It is officially called the Republic of the Gambia. It is also the smallest country on mainland Africa. What else would you like to know? 
 I'd love to know about the geography there please 
 The narrow and very small country has borders that mirror the meandering Gambia River. Three sides of The Gambia are surrounded by Senegal. It has 80 km of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. 
 Oh I had no idea. Can you tell me anything else about the geography? 
 Sure. In terms of comparison, The Gambia has a total area that is slightly less than that of the island of Jamaica. Also, when placement of boundary markers occured in 1891, it took almost 15 years to actually determine the final borders of The Gambia. 
 Cool! I have family in Jamaica so I'll never forget that. Can you tell me about the etymology there? 
 Okay. According to the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World and the United States Department of State, The Gambia is one of two countries who self-standing short name for official use should begin with the word "The" (the other country being the Bahamas). What else would you like to know? 
 That's interesting, do you have any additional information like that? 
 I do not have additional etymology facts. However, in regards to education, the gross enrollment rate in 1995 was 77.1%. School fees prevented many children from attending school. But, in 1998, President Jammeh ordered the termination of school fees for the first six years of schooling. 
 Good to know! Anything else you think would be useful to know? 
 Sure. The Gambia's most significant trade partners have become the United States and Japan (in recent years). What else would you like to know? 
 Thank you. I think I'm all good now. You've helped me so much. 
 You're welcome
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