Country Profile

Formal Name: Republic of the Gambia
Local Name: Gambia
Government: Republic
Structure: divided into 5 divisions and 1 city, further subdivided into 48 districts
Formation: 18 February 1965 (independence from the UK)
Motto: Progress, Peace, Prosperity
Flag: Flag of The Gambia
Anthem: For The Gambia Our Homeland
Languages: English
Population: 1.7 million
Area: 10,380 km2 (164th)
Currency: Dalasi (GMD)
Capital: Banjul (35,000)
Main Cities: Serekunda (335,000)
Codes: .gm (internet), +220 (phone)