| Country |
Gambia, The |
|
| Region |
Western Africa |
| Area (sq km) |
11,300 |
| Area (sq mile) |
4,363 |
| Border |
Senegal |
| Population |
1,782,893 |
| Nationality |
Gambian(s) |
| Ethnic |
African 99% (Mandinka, Fula, Wolof, Jola, Serhuli, other) non-African 1% |
| Religion |
Muslim 90%, Christian 9%, indigenous beliefs 1% |
| Language |
English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars |
| Literacy |
40% |
| Government |
Republic |
| Capital |
Banjul |
| Leader |
President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh (since Oct. 18, 1996), Vice President Isatou Njie-Saidy (since March 20, 1997) |
| Currency |
Dalasi (GMD) |
| Independence Day |
Feb. 18, 1965 (from United Kingdom) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day (Feb. 18, 1965) |
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