Basic Details |
| Region | West Africa |
| Capital City | Banjul |
| Government Type | Presidential Republic |
| Official Languages | English,French |
| Currency | Gambian dalasi, GMD |
| Phone Code | +220 |
| Important Cities | Abuko, Bakau, Banjul, Bansang, Basse Santa Su, Brikama, Brufut, Farafenni, Gimara Bakadaji, Gunjur, Janjanbureh (Georgetown), Jufureh, Kalagi, Kanilai, Kerewan, Kololi, Kuntaur, Lamin |
| National Day | Independence Day (Feb-18) |
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Economy |
| GDP (nominal) | USD 2.388 Billion |
| Ease of Doing Business Ranking | 156 |
| Primary Industries | Agriculture,Industry,Tourism. |
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Foreign Relations |
| Bordering Nations | Senegal |
| Member of | (African Union), ( Commonwealth of Nations), ( Organisation of Islamic Cooperation), ( United Nations) |
| Major Exports | Fisheries, Sea Food & Crustaceans, Wood and Pulp, Fruits and Nuts, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Edible Oils & Seeds, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Electrical Products, Vegetables and Related Products, Machinery & Appliances, Retail & Fmcg Products, Silk & Textiles, Gems & Jewellery, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Aviation Vehicles, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Cosmetics and Accessories |
| Major Imports | Silk & Textiles, Cereals & Pulses, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Edible Oils & Seeds, Electrical Products, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Machinery & Appliances, Plastics and Products, Household Items & Products, Dairy, Eggs, Honey, & Edible Products, Ceramic Products, Spices, Pharmaceutical Products, Retail & Fmcg Products |
| Total Exports Value | USD 0.209 Billion |
| Total Imports Value | USD 1.483 Billion |
| Foreign Trade Balance | USD 1.274 Billion (Deficit) |
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Foreign Relations with India |
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| Trade Agreements with India | Bilateral trade between The Gambia and India totaled US$90.90 million in 201516, declining by 17.08% from the previous fiscal year. India exported $59.54 million worth of goods to The Gambia, and imported $31.35 million. The main commodities exported by India to The Gambia are cotton yarn, fabrics and made-ups, cosmetics, toiletries, drugs and pharmaceuticals, and semi-finished iron and steel products. The major commodities imported by India from The Gambia are raw cashew and cotton. |
| Major Exports to India | Fruits and Nuts, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Electrical Products, Hides, Leather & Tannery, Household Items & Products, Machinery & Appliances, Toys and Games, Other Products, Art and Antiques, Cosmetics and Accessories, Retail & Fmcg Products, Cereals & Pulses |
| Major Imports from India | Cereals & Pulses, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Silk & Textiles, Pharmaceutical Products, Ceramic Products, Plastics and Products, Electrical Products, Machinery & Appliances, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Fashion and Apparel, Household Items & Products, Books and Papers, Cosmetics and Accessories, Animal Meat and Food Preperations |
| India's Imports Value | USD 51.15 Million |
| India's Exports Value | USD 122.6 Million |
| Trade Balance with India | USD 71.45 Million (Deficit) |
| Indian Embassy Details for Gambia | Honorary Consulate General of India (under Embassy of India in Senegal)
H.E.Ram Mohan
Honorary Consul General
C/o Comafrique Limited, Oyster Creek, Denton Bridge (Next to GGC factory), PO Box 2389 Serrekunda PO, Banjul, The Gambia
220 8600843
rammohan@gamtel.gm
Embassy of India in Senegal (accredited to The Gambia and Guinea Bissau)
H.E. Dinkar Asthana
Honourable Ambassador
5 Avenue Carde,BP 398, Dakar,Senegal
00-221-338495875 , 00-221-338495875
https://embassyofindiadakar.gov.in/
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| Embassy Details of Gambia in India | High Commission of the Republic of the Gambia
H.E. Mr. Mustapha Jawara
High Commissioner
68, Poorvi Marg (Ground Floor)Vasant ViharNew Delhi-110057
gamhighcomdel@hotmail.com
+91-11-46120472, 46120473 (O)
Honorary Consulate of Gambia in Mumbai
H.E. Mr Rajinder Uttam chand Miglani
Honorary Consul
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