Why does this tiny West African nation remain independent from Senegal?
In short: The Gambia is a small country entirely surrounded by Senegal. This animated documentary explores the historical colonial partitions that shaped its borders and investigates why it exists as a separate, independent nation rather than joining its larger neighbor.
Despite sharing much in common with Senegal, The Gambia remains a distinct sovereign state. The film examines the legacy of colonial partitions in West Africa to understand the specific historical forces that prevented the two nations from unifying into a single entity.
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