The Gambia is a small West African country, bounded by Senegal, with a narrow Atlantic coastline. It's known for its diverse ecosystems around the central Gambia River. Abundant wildlife in its Kiang West National Park and Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve includes monkeys, leopards, hippos, hyenas and rare birds. The capital, Banjul, and nearby Serrekunda offer access to beaches.
Languages: English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula
Ethnic Groups: Mandinka/Jahanka 33.8%, Fulani/Tukulur/Lorobo 22.1%, Wollof 12.2%, Jola/Karoninka 10.9%, Serahuleh 7%, Serere 3.2%, Manjago 2.1%, Bambara 1%, Creole/Aku Marabout 0.8%, other 0.9%, non-Gambian 5.2%, no answer 0.7%
Belief Systems: Islam, Christianity
Demographics:
Population: 1.63 million people (World Rank: 153rd) (2014 estimate)
Population Density: 16.3 people/mi^2 (People per Square Mile) (World Rank: 226th) (2014 estimate)
Population Growth: 1.94 %/yr (World Rank: 63rd) (2013 estimate)
Life Expectancy: 63.5 years (World Rank: 186th) (2013 estimate)
Median Age: 20.5 years (World Rank: 146th) (2010 estimate)
Sites for More Information:
Map of The Gambia
Worldatlas.com
Country Profile for Gambia
United Nations
Current News About Gambia
AllAfrica.com
Gambia - Facts and Information
Encyclopedia.com
Tourism:
Traveling to Gambia
Africaguide.com
Language Resources:
Study in Gambia
Go study in Gambia
Government Related
Gambian Embassy
in Washington D.C.
Gambia Government Web Sites
by Gunnar Anzinger.
