Gambia is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Africa.

How large and how populated is Gambia?

Gambia covers approximately 11,300 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 2,422,712, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Gambia?

Gambia is associated with the following country or countries: Gambia. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: North Bank Division, North Bank Region. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Gambia?

The official name of Gambia is Republic of the Gambia, and its native name is Gambia. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Gambia?

Gambia is associated with the following language codes: en, ff, wo, snk, srr, and with the time zone Africa/Abidjan. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Gambia?

Gambia is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

What are the main country facts for Gambia?

For Gambia, the capital is Banjul, the largest city is Serrekunda, and the associated currency code is GMD. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Gambia in geographic datasets?

Gambia is identified by the ISO code GM and the country code GM. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Gambia?

Gambia is associated with the following region or regions: North Bank Division, North Bank Region. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Gambia National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas for Discovery

Delve into the protected natural areas of Gambia, a compact nation whose geography is defined by the Gambia River and its proximity to Senegal. This atlas entry point provides structured geographic context for all notable protected lands, facilitating a clear understanding of their distribution and landscape features. Users can explore mapped park boundaries and natural terrain to gain insight into Gambia's conservation areas.

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Discover National Parks and Protected Areas in Gambia, West Africa's Riverine Landscapes

Explore national parks and protected areas across Gambia, a compact West African nation with significant wetland reserves, coastal landscapes, and riverine habitats along the Gambia River. Browse its unique park geography to understand the regional spread of conservation efforts and trace protected landscapes within one of Africa's smallest countries.

The Gambia is a small West African nation located along the Gambia River, which flows from east to west and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It is the smallest country in continental Africa by area and is almost entirely surrounded by Senegal. The country gained independence from Britain in 1965 and operates as a unitary presidential republic with Banjul as its capital.

Largest city:Serrekunda

Currency code:GMD

ISO code:GM

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Banjul

Area

11,300 km²

Population

2,422,712 (2,024)

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National Parks and Protected Areas in Gambia: Discover West African Conservation Landscapes

Explore a comprehensive list of national parks and protected areas across Gambia, encompassing vital wetland reserves, bird sanctuaries, and coastal ecosystems. Access detailed geographic context and essential facts for each protected landscape, enabling clear comparative analysis and deeper park discovery within this West African nation.

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Tanji Bird Reserve National Park: Coastal Wetlands and Avian Diversity in Gambia

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Tanji Bird Reserve National Park showcases a distinctive coastal landscape where the Atlantic Ocean meets lagoons, dry woodland, and dune scrub. This 612-hectare protected area in The Gambia is celebrated for its incredible birdlife, with nearly 300 species recorded, including significant Palearctic migrants and the nation's sole breeding seabird colonies on the Bijol Islands. The reserve offers a rich context for understanding West African protected areas, mapped terrain, and coastal ecosystem geography.

Area: 6.12 km²
Established: 1993
IUCN: II

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Niumi National Park: Gambia's Extensive Mangrove Forest and Coastal Wetland Protected Area

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Niumi National Park, situated in The Gambia, is a crucial protected coastal area celebrated for its vast Rhizophora mangrove forests and diverse wetland ecosystems. As a designated national park and Ramsar site, it serves as a critical habitat for numerous migratory bird species, particularly terns, and supports vulnerable marine life. Its landscape is characterized by tidal channels, brackish lagoons, and intertidal mudflats, creating a dynamic and ecologically significant protected zone that is a focal point for understanding West African coastal geography and conservation.

Area: 49.4 km²
Established: 1987
IUCN: II

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Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve: West African Wildlife Reserve with Extensive Mangrove Ecosystems

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Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve in Gambia is a significant protected area renowned for its ecological importance as a Ramsar wetland and Important Bird Area. This wildlife reserve features the tallest mangrove trees in the Senegambia region, transitioning through salt marshes to savanna, all centered around the Bao Bolong tributary's estuary. Its complex hydrological network and diverse habitats support 268 bird species and are crucial for the endangered West African manatee, offering a rich landscape for geographic and protected-area discovery.

Area: 220 km²
Established: 1996
IUCN: VI

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Gambia geography and landscape

The Gambia occupies a narrow strip of land along the Gambia River in West Africa. The country spans approximately 11,300 km² and is almost completely surrounded by Senegal, with only a short Atlantic coastline in the west. The terrain is generally flat with floodplains along the river.

Gambia nature and environment

The Gambia's natural environment includes savanna landscapes, mangrove forests along the river estuary, and coastal wetlands. The country lies within the Sudanian-Guinean Savanna zone with diverse wildlife including birds, reptiles, and mammals.

Gambia climate and seasonal conditions

The Gambia has a subtropical climate with a distinct wet season from June to October and a dry season from November to May. Annual rainfall averages around 1,000-1,200 mm, with temperatures ranging from warm to hot year-round.

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