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Gambia quiz
The Gambia is in 5 of our quizzes: 2 trivia questions, flag, the Africa map and one Explorer photo. The capital is Banjul.
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6 questions about the Gambia only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Gambia at a glance
| Capital | Banjul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal |
| Population | 2.5 million (2024 estimate), 140th of 196 |
| Area | 11,300 km², 157th of 196 |
| People per km² | 223 |
| Land borders | Senegal (749 km) |
| Coastline | 80 km |
| Highest point | unnamed elevation, 63 m |
| Official language | English |
| Currency | dalasi |
| Flag colours | red, blue, white and green |
| Independence | 1965, from the United Kingdom |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +220 |
| Terrain | Flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills |
| Climate | Tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May) |
| Where the name comes from | Named for the Gambia River that flows through the country; Portuguese explorers in the 15th century derived the name for the river from its local name, Ba-Dimma, meaning "the river" |
| In our quizzes | 5 packs |
The Gambia's one land neighbour is Senegal, across a 749 km border, and the coast runs 80 km. By area the Gambia is 157th of 196 countries, just behind Qatar and ahead of Jamaica. Its highest point, unnamed elevation, is only 63 m above the sea; 3 countries have a lower top.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
1 in Explorer
The Gambia's capital on an island at the mouth of the Gambia River.
Photo: IsaacTuray / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
2| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What currency does Gambia use? | Dalasi |
| Which is the smallest country on the African mainland? | Gambia |
The Gambia, question by question
The flag round shows Senegal, Guinea and Sierra Leone next to the Gambia.
Trivia asks: “What currency does Gambia use?” The answer is Dalasi. It also asks: “Which is the smallest country on the African mainland?” (Gambia). Explorer has one Gambia photo: Banjul.
Every Gambia question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of the Gambia?
The capital of the Gambia is Banjul.
Which continent is the Gambia in?
The Gambia is in Africa.
What is the population of the Gambia?
About 2.5 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border the Gambia?
The Gambia borders Senegal.
What is the highest point in the Gambia?
unnamed elevation, at 63 m.
What is the official language of the Gambia?
English.