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National flags are adopted by governments to strengthen national bonds and legitimate formal authority. Such flags may contain symbolic elements of their peoples, militaries, territories, rulers, and dynasties. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag still in current use as it has been recognized as a national symbol since the 14th century.
The red evokes the sun – given the Gambia's close proximity to the Equator [2] – as well as the savanna, [3] [8] while the thin white stripes represent "unity and peace". [ 2 ] [ 8 ] The green epitomizes the forest [ 3 ] and the agricultural goods that the Gambian people are heavily dependent on, both for exports and their personal use.
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Following the proclamation of a republic in 1970, the long-form name of the country became Republic of The Gambia. [20] The Gambia is one of a small number of countries for which the definite article is commonly used in its English-language name and where the name is neither plural nor descriptive (e.g., "the Philippines" or "the United Kingdom ...
By RYAN GORMAN Two American citizens have been charged with plotting to overthrow the government of a small African country. Former U.S. Army and Air Force enlistee Papa Faal, 46, and businessman ...
West Africa, also called Western Africa, is the westernmost region of Africa.The United Nations defines Western Africa as the 16 countries of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo, as well as Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (United Kingdom Overseas Territory).