Gambia is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 2.4M and an area of 11,295 km². Its capital is Banjul, English is the official language, and it is a republic. Gambia is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalBanjul
Population2.4M
Area11,295 km²
LanguageEnglish
ReligionIslam
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyGambian Dalasi
GDP/capita$760
Independence1965
Geography
Has coastline
Oceans / SeasAtlantic
BordersSenegal
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureGroundnuts, Maize, Rice
Memberships
Commonwealth
African Union
🎯 How to identify Gambia in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Gambia efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
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