Country Facts

• Full name: Republic of The Gambia
• Population: 1.7 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital: Banjul
• Area: 11,295 sq km (4,361 sq miles)
• Major languages: English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula
• Major religions: Islam, Christianity
• Life expectancy: 54 years (men), 57 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 dalasi = 100 butut
• Main exports: Peanuts and peanut products, fish, cotton lint, palm kernels
• GNI per capita: US $390 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .gm
• International dialling code: +220

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