The Gambia
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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 is a Country on the Sub-Saharan Africa located in the Western Africa sub-region of the Africa continent.
Easy learning about The Gambia
The capital city of The Gambia is Banjul.
Word: River
Meaning: defining waterway
Basic Information
Capital City: Banjul
Population: 2,697,845 (UN)
Area: 11,300 km² / 7,021 sq mi
People are called: Gambians
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
- Banjul*
- Central River
- Kanifing**
- Lower River
- North Bank
- Upper River
- West Coast
Geography
Latitude: 13° 28' N
Longitude: 16° 34' 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
Technical Information
TLD: .gm
Calling Code: +220
MapGeo Name: Gambia
MapGeo Code: GM