Gambia: flag, capital and key facts
The Gambia is a country in Africa whose capital is Banjul. It covers 11,295 km², making it the 159th largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 2,416,668, 141st in the world. Its only land neighbour is Senegal. Official currency: Dalasi (GMD).
Key facts about the Gambia
| Capital | Banjul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,416,668 (rank 141) |
| Land area | 11,295 km² (rank 159) |
| Currency | Dalasi (GMD) |
| GDP per capita | 870 USD |
| Main languages | English, Mandinka |
| ISO 3166-1 code | GM |
Which countries border the Gambia?
The Gambia shares a land border with 1 countries:
- Senegal — capital Dakar
Other countries in Africa
Play with the Gambia on Flagdle
The Gambia is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Banjul” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.