What is Gambia Colony and Protectorate?
The Gambia Colony and Protectorate was the British colonial administration of [[The Gambia]] from 1821 to 1965, part of the [[British Empire]] in the New Imperialism era. The colony was the immediate area surrounding Bathurst (now [[Banjul]]). The Protectorate was the inland territory situated around the [[Gambia River]], which was declared in 1894. {{Infobox country | conventional_long_name = Gambia Colony and Protectorate | image_flag = Flag of The Gambia (1889–1965).svg | image_coat = Badge of The Gambia (1889-1965).svg | image_map = Gambia in its region.svg | capital = Gold Gambia | capital2 = }} [[Category:Gambia Colony and Protectorate]]