The Gambia is a small West African country, bounded by Senegal, with a narrow Atlantic coastline. It's known for its diverse ecosystems around the central Gambia River. Abundant wildlife in its Kiang West National Park and Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve includes monkeys, leopards, hippos, hyenas and rare birds. The capital, Banjul, and nearby Serrekunda offer access to beaches.
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License ID: 704484793 Aerial panorama view to city of Banjul and Gambia river.
Member since: 2015
Capital
Banjul
Population (2015)
2,347,696
GNI Per Capita (2016)
$601.9
Emissions Per Capita (2014)
0.408 tons
National Focal Points
National Climate Vulnerability Level and actions
0
Average
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Most Recent Year
2019
Most Recent Value (USD, Millions )
5395.92
Most Recent Year
2019
Most Recent Value (USD, Millions )
1763.82
