1. Capital city: Banjul, largest city (main seaport and international airport)
2. Area: 11295 square km
3. National day: 18 February.
4. Independence: 18 February 1965. Former British colony.
5. Population: 1.4 million as of 2000
6. Leader: Yaya Jammeh, born 1966. President since 1996 (in power since 1994).
7. Language: English (official) Wolof, Mandinka, Fulani.
8. Currency: Dalasi (D)

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