What is the Capital of Gambia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Gambia is Banjul. Gambia is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 2,422,712. The official currency is the Dalasi and the primary language spoken is English.
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Banjul at a glance
| Capital city | Banjul |
|---|---|
| Country | Gambia (Republic of the Gambia) |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 2,422,712 (142nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC |
| Currency | Dalasi (GMD) |
| Calling code | +220 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Gambia
- Dakar, capital of Senegal
Gambia in context
- Gambia covers 10,689 km², making it the 161st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 227 people per km² ranks 46th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Senegal.
- With 2,422,712 people, Gambia holds about 0.6% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Gambia is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Gambia — FAQ
What is the capital of Gambia?
The capital of Gambia is Banjul.
Is Banjul the largest city in Gambia?
Yes — Banjul is both the capital and the largest city of Gambia.
What country is Banjul in?
Banjul is the capital city of Gambia.
What continent is Banjul in?
Banjul, the capital of Gambia, is located in Africa.
Is Banjul the capital of Gambia?
Yes — Banjul is the capital of Gambia (official name: Republic of the Gambia).
Banjul is the capital of which country?
Banjul is the capital of Gambia, in Western Africa.
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