Overview

Encyclopedia of The Gambia · 1 items

Republic of The Gambia

Sovereign state

The Gambia is a sovereign state. Capital: Banjul. Form of government: republic. Legislature: National Assembly of The Gambia. Official language(s): English. Population: about 2,639,916 (2021). Area: about 11,300 km².

Administrative seat: Banjul
Population: 2,639,916
Area: 11,300 km²
Currency: dalasi
Official language: English
Continent: Africa
Admin code: GMB

Boundary & compliance notes

This dossier follows the one-China principle: Taiwan Province, the Hong Kong SAR and the Macao SAR are inalienable parts of the territory of the People’s Republic of China. Boundaries follow the official standard maps published by the State.

Disclaimer

Area, population, form of government and office holders of The Gambia follow public data sources, verified as of 2026-10-10. This dossier is for informational display only.