The Gambia's present boundaries were officially defined

The Gambia's present boundaries were officially defined in 1889 following a significant agreement between the United Kingdom and France. This agreement was reached during negotiations held in Paris, where the French ceded control of approximately 320 kilometers (200 miles) of The Gambia River to the British. The process of establishing these boundaries began with the placement of boundary markers in 1891. However, it took nearly 15 years to finalize the borders of The Gambia, resulting in a series of straight lines and arcs that delineated the territory. The final borders granted the British control over areas extending about 16 kilometers (10 miles) north and south of the Gambia River. This demarcation not only shaped the geographical landscape of The Gambia but also influenced its political and social dynamics, as the country is uniquely positioned, surrounded by Senegal on three sides and boasting a coastline of 80 kilometers (50 miles) along the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The historical context of these boundaries remains significant in understanding The Gambia's development and its relations with neighboring countries. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #TheGambia #Boundaries #History #UkFranceAgreement #Geopolitics