Capital of Gambia: Banjul
The capital of Gambia is Banjul. Gambia sits in Africa, has a population of 2,705,992, and uses the GMD. Official languages include English.
Quick facts
- Capital: Banjul
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~2,705,992
- Area: 11,295 km²
- Population density: 240 people per km²
- Official language: English
- Currency: GMD
- ISO code: GM
How big is Gambia?
By population, Gambia ranks 140th in the world, holding roughly 0.03% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 160th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Gambia has 240 people per square kilometre, which is about 4.0 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Gambia is the 41th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Gambia in population are Qatar (2,695,122) and Lithuania (2,750,055).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Qatar (11,586 km²) and Jamaica (10,991 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.
Gambia uses the GMD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Gambia in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Gambia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Gambia and a page on the flag of Gambia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Gambia?
The capital of Gambia is Banjul.
What is the population of Gambia?
About 2,705,992, making it the 140th most populous country in the world.
How big is Gambia?
11,295 square kilometres, ranking 160th by land area, at a density of 240 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Gambia use?
The GMD, which no other country uses.