Gambia vs Republic of South Africa

Side-by-side comparison of Gambia and Republic of South Africa across key geographic and demographic metrics.

Metric Gambia Republic of South Africa
Population 2,422,712 63,100,945
Area 11,300 km² 1,221,037 km²
Population Density 214.4 /km² 51.7 /km²
Capital Banjul Pretoria
Official Language English -
Continent Africa Africa
Currency - South African rand
Time Zone Africa/Banjul Africa/Johannesburg
Calling Code - -
ISO Code GM ZA
Description A West African nation, it is the smallest country within mainland Africa, bordering Senegal and with a short Atlantic coastline. Its economy relies heavily on tourism, agriculture, and fishing, with t... Located at the southern tip of Africa, this nation boasts diverse landscapes, a multicultural society, and significant economic influence on the continent. With a population of over 63 million and an...

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