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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The Gambia ’s population is 426% larger than that of Cape Verde, a difference of 2,235,111.
The Gambia ’s surface area is 180% larger than that of Cape Verde, a difference of 7,270 km².
The Gambia ’s population density is 88% higher than that of Cape Verde, a difference of 114 /km².
Cape Verde’s nominal GDP is 13% larger than that of The Gambia , a difference of $320.5 million.
Cape Verde’s GDP per capita is 496% higher than that of The Gambia , a difference of $4,321.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Praia
Banjul
524,877
2,759,988
4,030 km²
11,300 km²
130 /km²
244 /km²
$2.73 billion · 2024
$2.40 billion · 2024
$5,192 · 2024
$871 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $
Gambian dalasi · GMD · D
Verdean
Gambian
+238
+220
.cv
.gm
CV / CPV
GM / GMB
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Africa/Banjul
Cabo Verde
Gambia
| Measure | Cape Verde | The Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Praia | Banjul |
| Population | 524,877 | 2,759,988 |
| Surface area | 4,030 km² | 11,300 km² |
| Population density | 130 /km² | 244 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.73 billion · 2024 | $2.40 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $5,192 · 2024 | $871 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $ | Gambian dalasi · GMD · D |
| Nationality | Verdean | Gambian |
| Phone code | +238 | +220 |
| Internet domain | .cv | .gm |
| ISO codes | CV / CPV | GM / GMB |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde | Africa/Banjul |
| Native name | Cabo Verde | Gambia |
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Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.
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Full The Gambia profile →The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
Cape Verde has a recorded population of approximately 524,877 people.
Cape Verde covers an area of about 4,030 km².
Cape Verde has a population density of roughly 130 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cape Verde has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.73 billion as of 2024.
Cape Verde has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,192.
Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), with the symbol $.
Cape Verde is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of Cape Verde is Cabo Verde.
People from Cape Verde are referred to as Verdean.
The international dialing code for Cape Verde is +238.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cape Verde is .cv.
Cape Verde uses the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone.
Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.
The capital of The Gambia is Banjul.
The Gambia has a recorded population of approximately 2,759,988 people.
The Gambia covers an area of about 11,300 km².
The Gambia has a population density of roughly 244 /km² (people per square kilometre).
The Gambia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.40 billion as of 2024.
The Gambia has a GDP per capita of approximately $871.
The Gambia uses the Gambian dalasi (GMD), with the symbol D.
The Gambia is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of The Gambia is Gambia.
People from The Gambia are referred to as Gambian.
The international dialing code for The Gambia is +220.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for The Gambia is .gm.
The Gambia uses the Africa/Banjul time zone.
The Gambia is a small West African country that stretches along the Gambia River and is surrounded almost entirely by Senegal, except for its Atlantic coast. Known for its linear layout, it’s presented as part of a – –… .. … ... ... .. ……………..— scrolling??\ world……..