TIL: that it is correct β€” indeed to do otherwise would be an error β€” to refer to the nation in Africa as β€œThe Gambia,” because they have the definite article in the name of the country.

How did I learn this? Because they are a large market for the consumption of locally produced #Vimto.

Once again, #BigVimto controlling our knowledge.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gambia?wprov=sfti1#Etymology

The Gambia - Wikipedia