Quick Data on Gambia
| Short Name | The Gambia |
| Capital | Banjul |
| Long Name | Republic of The Gambia |
| Country Code | GA |
| Continent | Africa |
| Total Area | 11,300 sq km |
| Population | 2,173,999 |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Gambian(s) |
Geography of Gambia
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 13 28 N, 16 34 W, Gambia neighbors Senegal 749 km. The terrain in Gambia is described as flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills, with an average elevation point of 34 m. The climate of Gambia: tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May).
| Surface Total | 11,300 sq km |
| Land Surface | 10,120 sq km |
| Water Surface | 1,180 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 749 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Senegal 749 km |
| Coastline | 80 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Atlantic Ocean 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | unnamed elevation 53 m |
Resources of Gambia
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being fish, clay, silica sand, titanium (rutile and ilmenite), tin, zircon. The agricultural land occupies 56.10% of Gambia, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 43.90%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 56.10% | 5,677 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 50 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 43.90% | 4,443 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Gambia
The population of the country is estimated at 2,173,999 people, with the biggest urban area having 451,000 BANJUL (capital) (2020). Known as Gambian(s), the people from Gambia come from diversified ethnic groups such as Mandinka/Jahanka 34%, Fulani/Tukulur/Lorobo 22.4%, Wolof 12.6%, Jola/Karoninka 10.7%, Serahuleh 6.6%, Serer 3.2%, Manjago 2.1%, Bambara 1%, Creole/Aku Marabout 0.7%, other 0.9%, non-Gambian 5.2%, no answer 0.6% (2013 est.). The official language is English. Religions: Muslim 95.7%, Christian 4.2%, none 0.1%, no response 0.1% (2013 est.).
| Population | 2,173,999 |
| Nationality | Gambian(s) |
| Official Language | English |
| Other Languages | English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars |
| Birth Rate | 27 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 6.7 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 62.60% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.1 physicians/1,000 population (2015) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 1.1 beds/1,000 population (2011) |
Governing Type of Gambia
Gambia is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law, and customary law.
| Governing Type | presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | yes |
| Citizenship by Descent | yes |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Gambia
From a population total of 2,173,999, the labor force is 777,100 (2007 est.). The main products in agriculture are: rice, millet, sorghum, peanuts, corn, sesame, cassava (manioc, tapioca), palm kernels; cattle, sheep, goats. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: peanuts, fish, hides, tourism, beverages, agricultural machinery assembly, woodworking, metalworking, clothing. Its exports cover peanut products, fish, cotton lint, palm kernels. The main import products are: foodstuffs, manufactures, fuel, machinery and transport equipment.
| Exports | $72.9 million (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $376.9 million (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Guinea-Bissau 51.9%, Vietnam 14.6%, Senegal 8.8%, Mali 7.2% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Cote dIvoire 11.5%, Brazil 10.6%, Spain 10.2%, China 7.8%, Russia 6.4%, Netherlands 5.3%, India 5% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $2,600 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 304.1 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 1 million (2017) |
| Internet Users | 371,785 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 18.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Gambia, statistics sectio
