Administrative divisions
8 · First-level (ADM1)Boundaries shown do not imply endorsement.
BanjulBasseBrikamaJanjanburehKanifingKerewanKuntaurMansakonko
Source: geoBoundaries CGAZ (ADM1)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total area | 11,300 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) | 23,100 km²Marine Regions [2024] |
| Administrative divisions (ADM1) | 8 divisionsgeoBoundaries [2026] |
| Location | Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and SenegalCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Coastline | 80 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Land boundaries | 749 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Bordering countries | Senegal 749 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Terrain | flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hillsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Climate | tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural resources | fish, clay, silica sand, titanium (rutile and ilmenite), tin, zirconCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Highest point | unnamed elevation 63 m; 3 km southeast of the town of SabiCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Lowest point | Atlantic Ocean 0 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Mean elevation | 34 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Area (comparative) | slightly less than twice the size of DelawareCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural hazards | droughtsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Maritime claims | territorial sea: 12 nm; contiguous zone: 18 nm; continental shelf: extent not specified; exclusive fishing zone: 200 nmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
