What Are People From Gambia Called?

Name: Gambia
Address: West Africa, Gambia

West Africa, Gambia

Gambia

People from Gambia are called:

People from Gambia are called Gambian.

Demonym:

Gambian

Pronunciation:

/ˈɡæmbiən/

About Gambia

Capital city: Banjul.
Smallest country in mainland Africa, surrounded by Senegal except for its coastline.
Known as 'The Smiling Coast of Africa' for its friendly people and tourism.
English is the official language with diverse ethnic groups and rich cultural traditions.

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,705,992 (2024 est.)
Country:: Gambia
Region:: West Africa

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the Gambia River, from the Mandinka word 'Kambra' or 'Kambaa' meaning the river.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Senegal

surrounds Gambia except for the Atlantic coast

People are called:

Senegalese

Guinea-Bissau

south across Senegal

People are called:

Bissau-Guinean

Mali

east across Senegal

People are called:

Malian

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,705,992 (2024 est.)
Country:: Gambia
Region:: West Africa

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