Sixty years ago today, on February 18, 1965 (January 17, 1965 lunar calendar), the Republic of The Gambia became independent. Market, Gambia Sarakunda Market The flag of The Gambia The Republic of Gambia is located in the westernmost part of the African continent, covering an area of 10,367 square kilometers, with a length of more than 300 kilometers from east to west and a width of 22-48 kilometers from north to south. The country is shaped like the jade ruyi in ancient China. Because it is embraced by Senegal on the east, south and north sides, and faces the Atlantic Ocean in the west, it is called "the country within the country". The Gambia River runs across the country from east to west and flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Gambia is named after this river. The population of Gambia is 817,000, mainly including the Mandingo, Fula and Wolof tribes. 90% of the country's residents believe in Islam, and the rest believe in Christianity, Catholicism and fetishism. The language of Gambia is mainly Mandingo, and the official language is English. Its capital is Banjul, and it has a population 46,000. The people of Gambia suffered from Western colonialism for hundreds of years. It did not achieve independence until February 18, 1965. On April 24, 1970, the Gambia declared the establishment of a republic. Gambia is an agricultural country. The rural population accounts for more than 80% of the country's population. It mainly grows and exports peanuts. There are large alluvial plains on both sides of the Gambia River, and the soil layer tens of centimeters thick is very suitable for the growth of peanuts. Gambia has a long history of growing peanuts. Since the mid-19th century, peanuts have been its main export agricultural products. Peanut exports account for 70% of total exports. In order to change the single economic state, the Gambian government has proposed a policy of economic diversification, expanding the cultivation of rice, cotton and other crops, actively developing tourism, revitalizing foreign trade, and developing the national economy. Gambia's food crops mainly include corn, millet, sorghum, rice, etc., but due to various reasons, food cannot be self-sufficient. Gambia has a 48-kilometer coastline. Blue ocean white waves, soft sandy beaches, tropical scenery coconut groves, African-style thatched hut tourist camps have attracted many tourists from home and abroad. Banjul Port, which is bordering the Atlantic Ocean, is an international maritime port. There is an international airport in the suburbs of the capital, and flights connect London and other cities. These conditions, coupled with the government's measures to encourage private investment in tourism, and to partner or associate with foreign investors, have enabled the Gambia's tourism industry to develop rapidly and become one of the main foreign exchange earning industries in the Gambia. Foreign trade plays a very important role in the Gambia's national economy. 70% of the annual fiscal revenue comes from import and export taxes. The Gambia's re-export trade is active, and two-thirds of the import value is re-sold to neighboring countries such as Senegal, Mauritania, and Mali, which increases the country's foreign exchange income. From 1976 to 1985, due to natural disasters and other reasons, the Gambia's national economy was in serious difficulties. The gross national product and per capita income have dropped sharply, the fiscal deficit has increased, and the market is scarce. In order to reverse this situation, with the support of the international community, the government began to implement a five-year economic recovery plan in August 1985, and adopted a series of adjustment measures, such as vigorously developing agriculture, raising the purchase price of peanuts, and encouraging exports; opening prices, raising bank interest rates, attracting foreign investment; streamlining institutions, saving expenses, etc. After several years of efforts, the economic recovery plan has achieved initial results. On December 14, 1974, our country formally established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Gambia. On July 13, 1995, the Gambian government and Taiwan resumed the so-called "diplomatic relations". On July 25, China announced the suspension of diplomatic relations with Gambia. Coins, the streets of various denominations in Gambia, fishing boats on Malinbereille Street, Gambia. In Gambia, people can often see fishing boats depicted in color. Children, innocent and adorable animals of Gambian adolescence, animals are leisurely crossing the road without restraint. Church, an Anglican church in Banjul, the capital of The Gambia. Arch, The Arch Mosque commemorating the 1994 coup d'état in The Gambia, a mosque in The Gambia. Beach, Gambia People and animals live in harmony on the beach. Beautiful Gambian landscape Romantic scenery, beautiful landscapes full of romance can be found all over the Gambia. Stone Circle, Senegambia The stone circle extends from Senegal to the Gambia and is listed by UNESCO as the largest stone circle group in the world. Garden, Bluft Garden, Gambia