Gambia Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Gambia (ISO: GM) and the capital city, Banjul. This page enables you to explore Gambia and its land boundaries in total: 749 km. You may also view the border countries of Gambia (total: 1, Senegal 749 km with its area of total: 11,300 sq km; land: 10,120 sq km, water: 1,180 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Gambia Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Gambia, located in Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Gambia and its location (Africa) at the geographic coordinates of 13 28 N, 16 34 W, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Gambia including Banjul, the capital city of Gambia |
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| Name of the country: | Gambia | Capital city: | Banjul |
| Geographical coordinates of Gambia: | 13 28 N, 16 34 W | Geographical coordinates of Banjul: | 13 27 N 16 34 W |
| Location of Gambia: | Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Gambia: | total: 11,300 sq km; land: 10,120 sq km, water: 1,180 sq km | Area comparative of Gambia: | slightly less than twice the size of Delaware |
| The elevation data of Gambia: | mean elevation: 34 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: unnamed elevation 53 m | The climate of Gambia: | tropical: hot, rainy season (June to November): cooler, dry season (November to May) |
| Land use of Gambia: | agricultural land: 56.1%; arable land 41%; permanent crops 0.5%; permanent pasture 14.6%; forest: 43.9%; other: 0% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 50 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Gambia: | almost an enclave of Senegal; smallest country in Africa | The terrain of Gambia: | flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills |
| Land boundaries of Gambia: | total: 749 km | Borders countries of Gambia: | Senegal 749 km |
| Maritime claims of Gambia: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 18 nautical miles, exclusive fishing zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: extent not specified | ||
Fast Facts about Gambia
Are you traveling to Gambia? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal.
Did you know that the legal system of Gambia is a mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law, and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Gambia, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 3,740 km, paved: 711 km, unpaved: 3,029 km (2011)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: BANJUL (capital) 504,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 59.6% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Gambia: 2,009,648 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.11% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English (official language), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars. These days, Gambia has to face a net migration rate of -2 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Gambia nowadays; Mandinka/Jahanka 33.8%, Fulani/Tukulur/Lorobo 22.1%, Wollof 12.2%, Jola/Karoninka 10.9%, Serahuleh 7%, Serere 3.2%, Manjago 2.1%, Bambara 1%, Creole/Aku Marabout 0.8%, other 0.9%, non-Gambian 5.2%, no answer 0.7% (2013 estimate).
The right to vote in Gambia can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: yes. Citizenship by descent: yes. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Gambia for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Gambia are: Independence Day, 18 February (1965).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Gambia, these are the most likely dangers you might face: drought (rainfall has dropped by 30% in the last 30 years). What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Banjul and/or Gambia?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Gambia, the population has to face a death rate of 7.1 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Gambia
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Gambia. Here they are: English (official language), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .gm
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: hot, rainy season (June to November): cooler, dry season (November to May).
Its capital city is Banjul, where the local time zone is UTC 0, which is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Banjul: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Gambia; mean elevation: 34 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: unnamed elevation 53 m. The length of its total coastline are: 80 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 749 km.
Current environmental issues in Gambia; deforestation; desertification; water-borne diseases prevalent.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: drought (rainfall has dropped by 30% in the last 30 years).
For your traveling options, there are 1 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Gambia all together with 390 km (on River Gambia; small oceangoing vessels can reach 190 km) (2010) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 3,740 km, paved: 711 km, unpaved: 3,029 km (2011).
Background of Gambia
Like every nation, Gambia also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Geographically surrounded by Senegal, it formed a short-lived Confederation of Senegambia between 1982 and 1989. In 1991 the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, but tensions have flared up intermittently since then. Yahya JAMMEH led a military coup in 1994 that overthrew the president and banned political activity. A new constitution and presidential election in 1996, followed by parliamentary balloting in 1997, completed a nominal return to civilian rule. JAMMEH was elected president in all subsequent elections including most recently in late 2011. A presidential election is scheduled for December 2016. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
