Gambia — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Gambia: capital Banjul, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Gambia is in Africa. Its capital is Banjul.

Climate

Tropical; hot rainy season from June to November, cooler dry season from November to May

Flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by low hills and sandy plateaus

Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, surrounded by Senegal.

The country is shaped like a finger, stretching along both sides of the Gambia River.

Gambia's Kunta Kinteh Island was made famous by the novel and TV series "Roots."

1455: Portuguese reach the Gambia River

1816: Britain establishes Bathurst (now Banjul)

1965: Independence from Britain

1982: Senegambia Confederation formed with Senegal

1994: Yahya Jammeh seizes power in a bloodless coup

2017: Jammeh forced into exile; Adama Barrow takes office