Gâmbia - Governo - Perfil - 2004

Capital

Banjul

Independência

18 Fevereiro 1965 (from UK)

Feriado nacional

Dia da independência, 18 Fevereiro (1965)

Constitución

24 Abril 1970; suspended Julho 1994; rewritten and approved pelo referendum nacional 8 Agosto 1996; reestablished Janeiro 1997

Sufrágio

18 anos de idade; universal

Poder Executivo

chefe do estado: Presidente Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (desde 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 he was Chairman of the Junta); Vice Presidente Isatou Njie SAIDY (desde 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabeça de governo: Presidente Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH (desde 18 October 1996; note - from 1994 to 1996 was he Chairman of the Junta); Vice Presidente Isatou Njie SAIDY (desde 20 March 1997); note - the president is both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; the number of terms is not restricted; election last held 18 October 2001 (next to be held NA October 2006)
election results: Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH reelected president; percent of vote - Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH 52.9%, Ousainou DARBOE 32.7%