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Neighboring Countries of Gambia
Gambia shares land borders with 1 country: Senegal (749 km).
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Countries bordering Gambia
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Gambia citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Senegal |
Dakar | Freedom of movement |
Geography of Gambia
Location
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal
Area
11,300 km² — slightly less than twice the size of Delaware
Terrain
Flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills
Climate
Tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May)
Highest and lowest points
Highest: unnamed elevation 63 m; 3 km southeast of the town of Sabi. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 34 m.
Natural resources
Fish, clay, silica sand, titanium (rutile and ilmenite), tin, zircon
Natural hazards
Droughts
Good to know
Almost an enclave of Senegal; smallest country on the African mainland
Neighbours of Gambia's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Mali
Mauritania
Neighboring countries of LesothoFrequently asked questions about the borders of Gambia
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).