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Gambia, The
Population
2.8M
Rank #141Source: World Bank
Capital
Banjul
Source: REST Countries
Region
Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Source: REST Countries
GDP (Nominal)
$2.40B
Rank #172Source: World Bank
Land Area
10.7K km²
Rank #163Source: REST Countries
Life Expectancy
65.86 yrs
Source: World Bank
Source: World Bank
Source: World Bank
Area: 10,689 km²
Landlocked: No
Independent: Yes
Climate: tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May)
Terrain: flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills
Elevation: mean elevation: 34 m lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: unnamed elevation 53 m
Natural Hazards: droughts
Environmental Issues: deforestation due to slash-and-burn agriculture; desertification; water pollution; water-borne diseases
Land Use: agricultural land: 56.1% (2011 est.) forest: 43.9% (2011 est.) other: 0% (2011 est.)
Geography Note: almost an enclave of Senegal; smallest country on the African mainland
Natural Resources
Fertility Rate
4.01
Population
2.8M
Ethnic Groups
Religions
GDP per Capita
$871.34
GDP per Capita PPP
GNI per Capita
Gini Index
Unemployment
Inflation
Public Debt
Electricity Access
Renewable Energy
CO₂ Emissions
Energy Intensity
Renewable Electricity
Forest Coverage
Internet Users
Mobile Penetration
Broadband Subscribers
Air Transport Freight
Container Port Traffic
Airports
Rail Lines
Roads Total
Military Forces
Gambia Armed Forces: the Gambian National Army (GNA, includes an air wing); Gambia Navy; Republican National Guard
Personnel Strength
estimates for the size of the Gambian National Army (GNA) vary; approximately 3,000 active troops
Military Expenditure (USD)
$0.01B
Military Expenditure (% of GDP)
0.57%
Military Expenditure History
0.8% of GDP (2019) 0.7% of GDP (2018) 1% of GDP (2015) 1.2% of GDP (2014) 0.8% of GDP (2013)
Deployments
130 Sudan (UNAMID) (2020)
Equipment & Inventories
the GNA has a limited equipment inventory; the only reported weapons deliveries to the GNA since 2000 are second-hand patrol boats from Taiwan (2009) and one aircraft from Georgia (2004) (2019 est.)
Service Age & Obligation
18 years of age for male and female voluntary military service; no conscription; service obligation 6 months
Pre-Primary Enrollment
Primary Enrollment
Secondary Enrollment
Tertiary Enrollment
Education Spending
Adult Literacy Rate
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Physicians per 1,000
Safe Water Access
Safe Drinking Water
Under-5 Mortality
Maternal Mortality (World Bank)
Hospital Beds per 1,000
UHC Coverage Index
Measles Immunization
Extreme Poverty Rate
Food Insecurity
Youth NEET Rate
Women in Government
Voice & Accountability
Political Stability
Government Effectiveness
Regulatory Quality
Rule of Law
Control of Corruption
Government Type
presidential republic
Legal System
mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law, and customary law
Executive Branch
chief of state: President Adama BARROW (since 19 January 2017); Vice President Isatou TOURAY (since 15 March 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government head of...
Legislative Branch
description: unicameral National Assembly (58 seats; 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year...
Judicial Branch
highest courts: Supreme Court of The Gambia (consists of the chief justice and 6 justices; court sessions held with 5 justices) judge selection and term of office: justices appointed by the president...
Flag Description
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue with white edges, and green; red stands for the sun and the savannah, blue represents the Gambia River, and green symbolizes forests and agriculture;...
National Symbols
lion; national colors: red, blue, green, white
National Anthem
name: For The Gambia, Our Homeland lyrics/music: Virginia Julie HOWE/adapted by Jeremy Frederick HOWE note: adopted 1965; the music is an adaptation of the traditional Mandinka song "Foday Kaba...
Language(s): English
Currency: GMD (D)
Timezone(s): UTC+00:00
Landlocked: No
Independent: Yes
Driving Side: Right
Calling Code: +220
Car Sign: WAG
Week Starts: Monday
Data sources: World Bank, UN Data • Updated daily •Learn about our data