What was Senegambia?

Q: What was Senegambia?


A: Senegambia was a region of West Africa that included present day Senegal and Gambia.

Q: What was the Senegambia Confederation?


A: The Senegambia Confederation was a loose confederation between Senegal and Gambia that was established in the 20th century.

Q: When did the British first use the term Senegambia?


A: The British first used the term Senegambia as early as 1765 to refer to their settlements on the islands off the coast of present day Senegal.

Q: What is the modern use of the term Senegambia?


A: The modern use of the term Senegambia means the region that includes both Senegal and Gambia.

Q: Was the Senegambia Confederation a tight alliance between Senegal and Gambia?


A: No, the Senegambia Confederation was a loose confederation between the two countries.

Q: What was the geographical area occupied by Senegambia?


A: Senegambia occupied the area of present day Senegal and Gambia.

Q: When was the Senegambia Confederation established?


A: The Senegambia Confederation was established in the 20th century.

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