The Gambia is a country in Africa. It shares borders with the following countries: Senegal, . The capital of The Gambia is Banjul.
The official language is Mandinka and Wolof and the Gambian dalasi is the currency of the The Gambia. The domain is .gm and the country code is +220.
National day is celebrated on 18 Feb 1965. Every country in the world has national symbols including national animal, national flower, motto, etc and The Gambia is no exception.
In The Gambia, Football is considered as a national sport, and it is a passion of many Gambian people. Attaya is not only a traditional drink, but one of the national drink of The Gambia. As poetry is a highly appreciated art, many poets like Not Declared represent a national Gambian symbol.
The country was founded by Dawda Jawara. The current president of The Gambia is Adama Barrow.
In The Gambia the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
The Gambian national anthem was written by and composed by .
Official name(s) | Republic of The Gambia |
Alternative name(s) | Republic of The Gambia (official, English) |
Regional location | Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal |
Country name etymology | The word "Gambia" is derived from the Mandinka term Kambra/Kambaa, meaning Gambia River. |
Climate | Tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May) |
Terrain | Flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills |
Population | 2,416,668 |
National Day | 18 Feb 1965 |
Language(s) | Mandinka and Wolof |
Religion | Islam |
Country code | +220 |
Literacy rate | 42.0% |
Currency | Gambian dalasi |
Capital city | Banjul |
ISO | GM |
Domain(TLD) | .gm |
Ethnicity | Mandinka, Fula & Wolof |
Head of government | President |
Nationality | Gambian |
Driving side | Drive on the Right-hand side |
Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
Total area | 10,689 km2 (4,127 sq mi) |
Timezone | UTC (GMT) |
Average elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
Coastline | 80 Km |
Mains electricity | 220 V |
Emergency telephone numbers | Emergency Telephone Numbers |
The National animal of The Gambia is Spotted hyena
The National flower of The Gambia is White variety orchid. Botanical name is Phalaenopsis Amabilis.
The National bird of The Gambia is Not Declared
Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped. A wise man never knows all, only fools know everything. Indecision is like a stepchild: if he does not wash his hands, he is called dirty, if he does, he is wasting water. Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet. Whatever accomplishment you boast of in the world, there is someone better than you.