What is the capital of Gambia?

The capital of Gambia is Banjul.

What continent is Gambia in?

Gambia is in Africa, specifically the Western Africa subregion.

What is the population of Gambia?

Gambia has a population of roughly 2,280,102 people, across a land area of 10,689 km².

What language is spoken in Gambia?

The main language of Gambia is English.

Which countries border Gambia?

Gambia shares a land border with 1 country: Senegal.

Gambia

Republic of the Gambia

Gambia is a country in Western Africa, Africa. Its capital is Banjul, home to roughly 2,280,102 people across 10,689 km² of land.

Where is Gambia?

Gambia is in Western Africa, Africa, bordering Senegal. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Banjul
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Western Africa
Population: 2,280,102
Land area: 10,689 km²
ISO codes: GM / GMB
Languages: English
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: dalasi (GMD)
Calling code: +220
Internet domain: .gm

How Gambia compares

Gambia ranks 140th of 194 countries on this site by population and 160th by land area — roughly 0.03% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 42nd of 54 by population and 49th by area. It has a coastline. It shares a land border with 1 other country.

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Flag of Gambia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Gambia flag breaks down as 29.6% blue, 28.3% red, 27.7% green and 14.4% white.

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Did you know?

The Gambia is a narrow ribbon of land along the Gambia River, entirely surrounded by Senegal.
Kunta Kinteh Island on the river is a UNESCO site tied to the history of the transatlantic slave trade.
Despite its small size, Gambia attracts birdwatchers from around the world to its riverine wetlands.
Gambian wrestling draws huge crowds and is one of West Africa's most popular traditional sports.
The country's borders follow the river for roughly 300 km while rarely exceeding 50 km in width.

Bordering countries

Senegal

Gambia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Gambia?: The capital of Gambia is Banjul.
What continent is Gambia in?: Gambia is in Africa, specifically the Western Africa subregion.
What is the population of Gambia?: Gambia has a population of roughly 2,280,102 people, across a land area of 10,689 km².
What language is spoken in Gambia?: The main language of Gambia is English.
Which countries border Gambia?: Gambia shares a land border with 1 country: Senegal.

Practice with geography games

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