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Gambia geography facts

Gambia is a country or territory in Western Africa. Its capital is Banjul, and its currency is dalasi.

Official name
Republic of the Gambia
Capital
Banjul
Region
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Currency
dalasi
Languages
English
Land neighbours
Senegal
Area
10,689 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+220
Internet domain
.gm

Quick answers about Gambia

What is the capital of Gambia?

The capital of Gambia is Banjul.

What currency is used in Gambia?

Gambia uses dalasi.

Where is Gambia?

Gambia is in Western Africa, within Africa.

What languages are spoken in Gambia?

The reference languages listed for Gambia are English.

Which countries border Gambia?

Gambia shares listed land borders with Senegal.

Is Gambia landlocked?

No. Gambia is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Gambia

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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