Gambia

Africa · Banjul

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

Continent Africa
Capital Banjul
Population 2.4M
Area 11,295 km²
Language English
Religion Islam
Government Republic
Currency Gambian Dalasi
GDP/capita $760
Independence 1965

Geography

Has coastline
Oceans / Seas Atlantic
Borders Senegal

History & Culture

Colonised by United Kingdom

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Groundnuts, 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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