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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code: GM

Technical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code GM

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Below, you can find technical information regarding the GM code, which represents The Gambia within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.

General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Country Code
GM
Related Codes
GMB270GA
Official Name
Republic of The Gambia
Common Name
The Gambia
Flag
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
Continent
Africa
Region
West Africa
Area
11,295 km²
Country Bounds
N: 13.8266, S: 13.0643, W: -16.8251, E: -13.7978
Landlocked
No
Coordinates of Capital
Banjul (13.453055, -16.5775)
Terrain
flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills
Climate
tropicalhot, rainy season (June to November)cooler, dry season (November to May)
Border Countries
Senegal 749 km
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Capital
Banjul
Government Type
Republic
Established
1965
Driving Side
Right
Time zone
Africa/Banjul
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Population
2,280,102
Population Density
225.31 people/km²
Nationality
Noun: Gambian(s) Adjective: Gambian
Distribution
settlements are found scattered along the Gambia River; the largest communities, including the capital of Banjul and the country's largest city, Serekunda, are found at the mouth of the Gambia River along the Atlantic coast, as shown in this population distribution map
Official Language
English
Other Language
Wolof
Literacy Rate
51.6% (2021 est.)
Religions
Muslim 96.4%Christian 3.5%other or none 0.1% (2019-20 est.)
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
"For The Gambia, Our Homeland"
National Holiday
Independence Day, 18 February (1965)
National Symbols
lion
National Colors
red, blue, green, white
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Currency
GMD – Dalasi (D)
GDP
$7.911 billion (2023 est.)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Internet TLD
.gm
Calling Code
+220
  • +220-2 – Outside Libreville
  • +220-42 – Banjul
  • +220-43 – Serekunda
Internet Hosts
656
Internet Users
130,100
Phones (Mobile)
1,526,000 lines
Phones (Landline)
64,200 lines

Gambia is a country located in Western Africa, with a coastline along the North Atlantic Ocean and sharing a land border with Senegal.

*The map highlights the location of The Gambia.

Related locale codes

en-GM – English (Gambia)

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