The Gambia is a West African nation focusing on tourism growth, agricultural exports, renewable-energy investments, and regional trade connectivity through its strategic river access.
The Gambia
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Easy learning about The Gambia
The capital city of The Gambia is Banjul, capital city of The Gambia.
Word: River
Meaning: defining waterway
Administrative Divisions
5 regions1 city* and 1 municipality**
- Banjul*
- Central River
- Kanifing**
- Lower River
- North Bank
- Upper River
- West Coast
Where in the world is The Gambia located?
The Gambia is a Country on the Sub-Saharan Africa located in the Western Africa sub-region in the continent of Africa.
Basic Information
Capital City: Banjul, capital city of The Gambia
Population: 2,822,093 (UN)
Area: 11,300 km² / 7,021 sq mi
People from The Gambia are called: Gambians
Geography
Latitude: 13.642° N
Longitude: 14.998° W
Geographical Subregion: Western Africa
Intermediary Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Continental Region: Africa
Borders
- Senegal — Land border
Climate
warm and pleasant; Mediterranean-like on Black Sea coast
Human Development
HDI Rank: 170 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.524
Mean Years of Schooling: 4.7
Expected Years of Schooling: 9.0
Life Expectancy at Birth: 65.9 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Muslim
Second Most Predominant: Christian
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Illegal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: N/A
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: Unknown
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .gm
Calling Code: +220
MapGeo Name: Gambia
MapGeo Code: GM