Gambia, University of The
university, Kanifing, The Gambia
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The University of The Gambia, established in 1999, is the country's first university. Prior to its founding, Gambian students seeking higher education had to study abroad in countries like Sierra Leone, Ghana, Britain, or the United States. The university is located in Kanifing, The Gambia. Education in The Gambia is free at the primary level, though not compulsory. The country also has secondary and postsecondary schools, including a teacher-training college in Brikama.1
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