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Gambia Neighboring Countries

Gambia is located in Western Africa (Africa), with its capital in Banjul. The official language is English. The currency is dalasi.

What are the neighboring countries of Gambia? Gambia shares land borders with 1 country. These Gambia neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Gambia at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Gambia neighboring countries are: Senegal. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Gambia and its border countries. The map highlights Gambia in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Gambia

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Neighboring Countries of Gambia (1)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Gambia?

Gambia shares land borders with 1 country.

What are the neighboring countries of Gambia?

The neighboring countries of Gambia are: Senegal.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Gambia?

Countries in Africa with 1 land border: Lesotho.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Gambia?

Countries in Africa with more than 1 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Djibouti, and 37 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Gambia?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 1 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Madagascar, Réunion, Comoros, Cape Verde, British Indian Ocean Territory, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles.

What are the capitals of countries bordering Gambia?

The capitals of countries bordering Gambia are:
  • Senegal: Dakar

What are the country codes of Gambia's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Gambia's neighbors are:
  • Senegal: SN (ISO 2) / SEN (ISO 3)