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Senegambia

 
Dictionary: Sen·e·gam·bi·a   (sĕn'ĭ-găm'bē-ə) pronunciation

A confederation of Senegal and Gambia (1981-1989) intended to promote cooperation between the two countries in matters of foreign policy, security, and economic affairs. Senegal dissolved the confederation when Gambia refused to move closer toward union.

 

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Confederation of Senegal and Gambia, 1982 – 89. The two countries agreed to integrate their military and security forces, form an economic and monetary union, coordinate their foreign policies and communications, and establish confederal institutions controlled by Senegal. Each country maintained its independence. The confederation was dissolved in 1989. The name Senegambia also refers to the region around the Sénégal and Gambia rivers.

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Senegambia (sĕn'ĭgăm'bēə, -gäm'-), short-lived (1982-89) confederation of Senegal and The Gambia.


 
 
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Senegambia (region of western Africa)
Gambia (country of western Africa)
Senegal (country of western Africa on the Atlantic Ocean)

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