General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | Official Name Republic of The Gambia |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | N: 13.8266, S: 13.0643, W: -16.8251, E: -13.7978 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) |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | 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 Literacy Rate 51.6% (2021 est.) 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 Colors red, blue, green, white |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | GDP $7.911 billion (2023 est.) Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) |
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