The Gambia

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Republic of Gambia

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Motto: "Progress, Peace, Prosperity"

Anthem: For The Gambia Our Homeland

Capital

Banjul
13°28′N16°36′W / 13.467°N 16.6°W

Demonym Gambian

- President Yahya Jammeh

Independence

- from the United Kingdom 18 February 1965

- Republic declared 24 April 1970

Area

- Total 10,380 km² (164th)
4,007 sq mi

- Water (%) 11.5

Population

- 2009 estimate 1,705,000^[1] (146th)

- Density 164.2/km² (74th)
425.5/sq mi

GDP (PPP) 2009 estimate

- Total $2.406 billion^[2]

- Per capita $1,438^[2]

GDP (nominal) 2009 estimate

- Total $736 million^[2]

- Per capita $440^[2]

Gini (1998) 50.2 (high)

HDI (2007) 0.456 (low) (168th)

Currency Dalasi (GMD)

Drives on the right

Calling code 220

Source: CIA World Factbook
Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of July 12, 2011