The Gambia
General Facts
Area: 10,689 km2 (4,127 sq miles)
Capital City: Banjul
Population: 2,051,363 (2017 estimate)
Official Languages: English
Boarding Countries: Senegal
Coastline: 80 km (50 miles)
Currency: Dalasi (GMD)
Government: Presidential Republic
Climate
The Gambia has a subtropical climate with distinct cool and hot seasons. From November to mid-May there is uninterrupted dry weather, with temperatures as low as 16°c (61°f) in Banjul and surrounding areas. Hot, humid weather predominates the rest of the year, with a rainy season from June to October; during this period, temperatures may rise as high as 43°c (109°f) but are usually lower near the sea. Mean temperatures range from 23°c (73°f) in January to 27°c (81°f) in June along the coast, and from 24°c (75°f) in January to 32°c (90°f) in May inland. The average annual rainfall ranges from 92 cm (36 in) in the interior to 145 cm (57 in) along the coast.
Five Largest Cities/Towns:
1. Serrekunda (340,000)
2. Brikama (77,700)
3. Bakau (43,098)
4. Banjul (34,589)
5. Farafenni (29,867)
