The Gambia is a small, fragile country in West Africa. Stretching 450 km along the Gambia River, the country (10,689 square kilometers) is surrounded by Senegal, except for a 60-km Atlantic Ocean front. With 176 people per square kilometer, it is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa.
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Capital: Banjul
Population: 2,468,569 (2023 est.)
Languages: English (official), Mandinka, Wolof
National Holiday: Independence Day, 18 February (1965)
