I accidentally hit the send button too early. Here is the finished
version.
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Thanks Bailo, Lamin and Sanusi. Glad you found the site useful. I
was
shocked by the demographic information found on:
http://www.gambia.gov.gm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65&Itemid=41
I was shocked by the following:
- the population more than doubled from 687,817 to 1,509,928 within a
period of 23 years resulting in a rise of population growth rate from
3.8% in 1983 to 27% in 2006. This among other things resulted in the
change in population density from 64 per square kilometres in 1983 to
138 in 2006
- the rural to urban ratio change within the same period. The urban
population was 211,889 in 1983 and the rural 475,928. In 2003, the
urban population grew to 820,1936 compared to the rural population of
689,735. This has serious implications for agriculture, the provision
of necessary services in the urban areas etc. No wonder it feels as
if
the whole world descended on Serrekunda especially around the market.
- the age structure of the population. Nearly 94% of Gambians were in
2006 under
60 years. The number of Gambians living past 60 years dropped from 10%
in 1983 to 5.19% in 2006. This means that Gambians are dying too
young.
What factors are responsible for this state of affairs?
This is serious. Have a good day.
Buharry.
----Original Message----
From: [log in to unmask]
Date: 2010-05-26 4:45
To: <[log in to unmask]>
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Subj: Re: [>-<] FYI: GAMBIA GOVERNMENT WEB PORTAL
Thanks Buharry respect.Great site.You the Gambian of the decade.
On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 4:35 PM, M. Gassama <[log in to unmask]>
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> Hi!
> FYI:
> The official Gambia Gov. web portal was launched today. The link is:
>
> http://www.gambia.gov.gm>> You might find some information of use.
Have a good evening.
> Buharry.
>
>
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