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UNDP launches ambitious project to tackle hazardous chemicals • Mar. 11, 2025, 6:32 AM ET (The Point)
Gambia conquer Gabon to cruise to ultimate round of CHAN qualifiers • Mar. 10, 2025, 3:16 AM ET (The Point)
WILL, young lawyers welcome Gambia legal incubator • Mar. 10, 2025, 2:29 AM ET (The Point)
UDP expresses gratitude & appreciation to Gambia women • Mar. 10, 2025, 2:29 AM ET (The Point)
Gambia play away to Gabon in CHAN qualifiers tomorrow • Mar. 7, 2025, 2:40 AM ET (The Point)

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Also Known As Republic of the Gambia
Head Of State And Government President: Adama Barrow
Capital Banjul
Population (2024 est.) 2,461,000
Form Of Government multiparty republic with one legislative house (National Assembly [531])
Official Language English
Official Religion none
Official Name Republic of The Gambia
Total Area (Sq Km) 10,689
Total Area (Sq Mi) 4,127
Monetary Unit dalasi (D)
Population Rank (2023) 139
Population Projection 2030 3,029,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2024) 596.3
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2024) 230.2
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2024) 65.1% • Rural: (2024) 34.9%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2022) 65.8 years • Female: (2022) 69.4 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: (2021) 65% • Female: (2021) 51%
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2023) 2,308
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 830
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