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The Gambia
sovereign state in West Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gambia is officially called the Republic of the Gambia. This country is also known as Gambia.[5] It is a country in West Africa. It is surrounded by Senegal. It is the smallest country on mainland Africa.
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Republic of the Gambia | |
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Motto: "Progress, Peace, Prosperity" | |
Anthem: For The Gambia Our Homeland | |
![]() Location of the Gambia (dark red area within circle) on the coast of West Africa. | |
Capital | Banjul 13°28′N 16°36′W |
Largest city | Serekunda |
Official languages | English |
National languages | List:
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Ethnic groups (2003) | |
Demonym(s) | Gambian |
Government | Presidential republic |
Adama Barrow | |
• Vice President | Isatou Touray |
Legislature | National Assembly |
Area | |
• Total | 11,295 km2 (4,361 sq mi) (164th) |
• Water (%) | 11.5 |
Population | |
• 2017 estimate | 2,051,363[1] (146) |
• 2013 census | 1,857,181 |
• Density | 176.1/km2 (456.1/sq mi) (74th) |
GDP (PPP) | 2017 estimate |
• Total | $3.582 billion[2] |
• Per capita | $1,686[2] |
GDP (nominal) | 2017 estimate |
• Total | $1.038 billion[2] |
• Per capita | $488[2] |
Gini (2015) | ![]() medium |
HDI (2018) | ![]() low · 174th |
Currency | Dalasi (GMD) |
Time zone | GMT |
Driving side | right |
Calling code | +220 |
ISO 3166 code | GM |
Internet TLD | .gm |
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Banjul is the capital city.[6] The largest cities are Serekunda and Brikama.[7]