THE
GAMBIA
Official Name:
REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA
Country Profile Area: 11,300 sq km. Capital: Banjul Population: 1,782,893 (CIA 2009 estimates) Language: English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula and others. Date of independence: 18 Februaury, 1965. Currency: Dalasis (GMD) Religion: Islam (majority), indigenous beliefs and Christianity. National Day: Independence Day; 18 February |
Yahya A. J. J. Jammeh
President of Gambia
Administrative Divisions:
1 City; Banjul
5 divisions; Central River, Lower River, North Bank, Upper River, Western
1 City; Banjul
5 divisions; Central River, Lower River, North Bank, Upper River, Western