National Symbols of The Gambia
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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 .
Country information
| 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 |
Coat of arms
Flag map of The Gambia
Motto of The Gambia
National animal of The Gambia
The National animal of The Gambia is Spotted hyena
National flower of The Gambia
The National flower of The Gambia is White variety orchid. Botanical name is Phalaenopsis Amabilis.
National bird of The Gambia
The National bird of The Gambia is Not Declared
Rest of the National symbols of The Gambia 👇
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FounderDawda Jawara -
National dishDomoda -
National danceNot Declared -
National dressGrandmuba -
National monumentNot Declared -
National anthemView Anthem -
National fruitNot Declared -
National drinkAttaya -
National colorsRed, blue, green and white -
National sportsFootball -
National treePalm tree -
National poetNot Declared -
National mausoleumNot Declared -
National museumNational Museum -
Central BankCentral Bank of The Gambia -
Highest peakRed Rock Gambia High Point -
Tallest buildingPetroleum House
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National football teamGAM -
Tourism sloganThe Smiling Coast of Africa -
Emoji flag🇬🇲 -
National airlineGambia Bird Airlines Limited -
National instrumentKora -
National heroMohamadu Lamin Suso -
PresidentAdama Barrow -
Olympics CommitteeThe Gambia National Olympic Committee -
PassportPassport of The Gambia -
ArmyGambian National Army -
Mythical CreatureKikiyaon
Neighbouring countries of The Gambia
Gambian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.
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.
