 | Capital: Banjul. Area: 4,127 sq. mi. |
| Population: ~1.2 Million. Pop. density: 292 per sq. mi. Urban: 73%. |
| Ethnic groups: Mandinka 42%, Fula 18%, Wolof 16%, others. |
| Principal languages: English (official), Mandinka, Wolof. |
| Religions: Muslim 90%, Christian 9%. |
| Defense: 3.8% of GDP (FY 1993-94). Active troop strength: 800. |