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Senegambia

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Sen·e·gam·bi·a  (sn-gmb-)
1. A region of western Africa watered by the Senegal and Gambia rivers.
2. 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.
Sene·gambi·an adj.
Senegambia [ˌsɛnəˈgæmbɪə]
n
(Placename) a region of W Africa, between the Senegal and Gambia Rivers: now mostly in Senegal


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1749 and 1758, Adamson made a reconnoissance of the river, and visited Gorea; from 1785 to 1788, Golberry and Geoffroy travelled across the deserts of Senegambia, and ascended as far as the country of the Moors, who assassinated Saugnier, Brisson, Adam, Riley, Cochelet, and so many other unfortunate men.
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