Capital: Banjul

Population: 1,969,165 (estimated in 2015)

Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)

Official Language: English

Unofficial Languages: Mandinka, Fula, Wolof, other indigenous dialects

Main Religions: Islam, Christianity

Ethnic Groups: Mandinka or Jahanka, Wollof, Fulani, Tukulur, Lorobo, Jolaor Karoninka, Serahuleh, Serere, Manjago, Bambara, Creole, and others

Largest Cities: Brikama, Bakau, Banjul, Farafenni

Main Sport: Football, Basketball, Track and Field, Cricket

Political System: Republic