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A River that became a Country

Located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, The Gambia is the smallest country on the African mainland. The country's peculiar shape is particularly striking. It looks as if someone has tried to stick a finger into Senegal, which surrounds The Gambia on three sides, with the exception of a short stretch of coastline. Legend has it that a British warship sailed up the Gambia River and fired cannonballs on both sides of the river. The land that lay within the range of these cannonballs was claimed as British territory.

Is there any truth to the story? And why isn't the area simply part of Senegal? We take a look at all these exciting questions in today's video! Have fun!