| Full Name | Republic of the Gambia |
| Capital | Banjul |
| Form of Government | Republic |
| Date of Independence | 24 April, 1970 |
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| Total Area | 10,380 km2 (164th) 4,007 sq mi |
| Total Population (2007 estimate) | 1,700,000 (150th) |
| Time Zone | GMT |
| Currency | Dalasi |
| GDP (nominal, 2007 estimate) | $644 million |
| GDP Per Capita | $405 |
| Human Development Index | .502 |
| Languages | English |
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| Religions | 90% Islam, 8% Christianity |
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IMF press releases and documents:
IMF concludes visit to The Gambia
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