What is the terrain and geography like in Gambia, The?
The Gambia is vulnerable to periodic drought because it is part of the arid Sahel Zone between the Sahara Desert and the coastal rain forest. Vegetation ranges from woodlands to savanna with sparse grass and shrubs. Much of the sandy soil is low in plant nutrients. Palm trees are present in coastal areas, and baobab, kapok, acacia, and mahogany trees are found throughout the country.
Geographic Location | Africa |
Total Area |
4,361 Square Miles 11,295 Square Kilometers |
Land Area |
3,861 Square Miles 10,000 Square Kilometers |
Water Area |
500 Square Miles 1,295 Square Kilometers |
Land Boundaries |
460 Miles 740 Kilometers |
Irrigated Land |
19 Square Miles 50 Square Kilometers |
Border Countries | Senegal 740 km |
Coastline |
50 Miles 80 Kilometers |
Geographic Coordinates | 13 28 N, 16 34 W |
Terrain | Flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills |
Highest Point | 53 Meters |
Highest Point Location | Unnamed location 53 m |
Lowest Point Location | Atlantic Ocean 0 m |
Natural Resources | Fish, titanium (rutile and ilmenite), tin, zircon, silica sand, clay, petroleum |
Time Zone | UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) |