The Gambia Colony and Protectorate was the official designation for The Gambia during the colonial era. This administrative arrangement, which existed from the late 19th century until independence in 1965, reflected the dual nature of the territory. The “Colony” referred to the area around the capital, Banjul, and the surrounding areas along the Gambia River, which were directly governed by the British colonial administration. The “Protectorate” encompassed the inland regions and was characterized by indirect rule, where local chiefs and authorities maintained a degree of autonomy under British oversight. This unique colonial structure shaped The Gambia’s development and governance, leaving…

This King George VI stamp continued on from the pictorials that had started within the earlier King George V’s reign. The 3c has several perforation varieties and also watermark varieties. Adam’s Peak is a sacred mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It stands at a height of 2,243 meters (7,359 feet) and is known for the Sri Pada, a rock formation near the summit believed to be the footprint of various religious figures such as Buddha, Hanuman, Shiva, Adam, or St. Thomas, depending on different religious traditions [1]. The mountain is also referred to by other names such as Mount…