Geography
Gambia is in Western Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 13.46666666, -16.56666666; it has Senegal.
Neighboring countries: Senegal
Africa
Gambia
Gambia is a country in Western Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Banjul
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 2.4 million
- Area
- 10,689 km²
- Currency
- dalasi (GMD)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +220
- Internet TLD
- .gm
- Time zone
- UTC+00:00
Gambia map preview: 13.47, -16.57
People and Culture
Gambia uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Gambia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Gambia is recorded with the official name Republic of the Gambia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Banjul
- Western Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Banjul
- Time zone data: UTC+00:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Gambia is grouped under Africa.
- Gambia has a listed area of 10,689 km².
- Gambia is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Gambia
What is the capital of Gambia?
The capital of Gambia is Banjul.
What continent is Gambia in?
Gambia is in Africa.
What currency does Gambia use?
Gambia uses the dalasi.
What language is spoken in Gambia?
English is listed for Gambia in this database.