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People and Society of The Gambia
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of The Gambia.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Gambian(s)
- Ethnic Groups
- African 99% (Mandinka 42%, Fula 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%, other 4%), non-African 1%
- Population
- 2,686,002
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- BANJUL (capital) 506,000
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Medical facilities in The Gambia are very limited, some treatments are unavailable, and emergency services can be unpredictable and unreliable. Travelers should carry their own supplies of prescription as well as over-the-counter medicines or treatments. You can find good information on vaccinations and other health precautions on the CDC website. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the World Health Organization (WHO) website. The WHO website also contains additional health information for travelers, including detailed country-specific health information.
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