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Gambia

The Gambia is a country in Western Africa, covering about 10,689 kmยฒ (4,127 sq mi). Its capital is Banjul. It shares a land border with Senegal.

Capital
Banjul
Continent
Africa
Region
Western Africa
Area
10,689 kmยฒ
Language
English
Currency
dalasi
Calling code
+220
Internet domain
.gm
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Where the Gambia is on the world map.

Countries bordering the Gambia

Does the Gambia count as a country?

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