Gambia: capital, population, borders and facts
Gambia is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Banjul. Gambia shares a land border with 1 country: Senegal.
| Capital city | Banjul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Land neighbours | 1: Senegal |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Gambia
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Gambia?
The capital of Gambia is Banjul.
Which countries border Gambia?
Gambia borders Senegal.
Is Gambia landlocked?
No, Gambia is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Gambia
In Gambia, traffic drives on the right, plug type G and emergency number ambulance 116, fire 118. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Gambia travel basics page.
Put what you know about Gambia to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Gambia is Banjul. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Gambia has 1 land neighbour. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: Compare country sizes in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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