The Gambia Facts

Location: West Africa – The smallest country on mainland Africa

Capital: Banjul

Land Area: 11,295 Sq.km (4361 Sq. Miles)

Population: 1.5 million

Climate: Pleasant sub-tropical climate with two distinct seasons

Timezone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Currency: Dalasi (GMD) Pronounced (DA-LA-SI)

Religion:  Islam about 85% of the population; Christianity and African Traditional Religions (ATR) 15%

Official Language: English