The Gambia
The Gambia is a country located in western Africa, along the Gambia River and surrounded by Senegal. It has an area of 10,689 square km and had an estimated population of 2,785,000 people in 2022. The capital is Banjul and the official language is English. The majority of the population is Malinke, followed by Fulani, Wolof, and other groups, with Islam being the dominant religion.
The Gambia has a wet-and-dry tropical climate and is generally hilly, with savanna in the uplands and swamps in low-lying areas. Agriculture is an important part of the economy, with peanuts being the main export. Tourism also brings in revenue to the country.
The Gambia is a multiparty republic with one legislative body, the National Assembly. The president is the head of state and government. Other facts about The Gambia include its currency (the dalasi), life expectancy (63.2 years for males and 68 years for females in 2019), literacy rate (62% for males and 42% for females in 2015), Gross National Income (GNI) of US$1,823 million in 2020, and GNI per capita of US$750.