The Gambia, officially the Republic of The Gambia, is a country in West Africa. Geographically, The Gambia is the smallest country in continental Africa; it is surrounded by Senegal on all sides except for the western part, which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.

Its territory is on both sides of the lower reaches of the Gambia River, which flows through the centre of the country and empties into the Atlantic.

The national namesake river demarcates the elongated shape of the country, which has an area of 11 300 square kilometres.

Current President: Adama Barrow

Capital: Banjul

Currency: Gambian Dalasi

Population: 2 798 858

Official language: English, Mandinka and Wolof

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