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Country snapshot
The Gambia| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | Republic of The GambiaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Capital | BanjulGeoNames [2024] |
| Head of state | No authoritative open source found |
| Total area | 11,300 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Total population | 2,760,000 peopleUN DESA WPP [2024] 2,760,000 people·World Bank WDI [2024] 2,760,000 people |
| Languages | English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernacularsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| GDP (nominal) | 2,400,000,000 US$World Bank WDI [2024] |
| GDP per capita | 871 US$World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Life expectancy | 65.9–66.1 yearsWorld Bank WDI [2024] 66.06 years·UNDP HDI [2023] 65.86 years |
