Gambia
Republic of the Gambia
Region
Africa • Western Africa
Capital
Banjul
The flag of Gambia is composed of three equal horizontal bands of red, blue with white top and bottom edges, and green.
About Gambia
Gambia is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Western Africa region. Its capital city is Banjul. With a population of 2,416,664, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 10,689 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 226.09 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.
The official language of Gambia is English, .
The currency used in Gambia is the dalasi (D), .
Gambia is a member of the United Nations.
In Gambia, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+00:00 time zone.
Gambia shares its borders with 1 country: Senegal, .
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Banjul
- Continent: Africa
- Native Name: Gambia
- Demonym: Gambian
- Top Level Domain: .gm
- Calling Code: +220
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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