Gambia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Gambia with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The capital, official language, currency, the National Assembly and The Gambia's path to becoming a republic.
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What is the capital of The Gambia?
Banjul
Banjul, at the mouth of the River Gambia, is the capital. Serekunda is a larger urban area nearby.
What is the official language of The Gambia?
English
English is The Gambia's sole official language, a legacy of British colonial rule.
What is the name of The Gambia’s legislature?
National Assembly
The Gambia's parliament is the National Assembly.
What is the currency of The Gambia?
Dalasi
The Gambian dalasi is the national currency. The cedi, leone and naira belong to Ghana, Sierra Leone and Nigeria.
In which year did The Gambia become a republic?
1970
The Gambia became a republic within the Commonwealth on 24 April 1970, five years after independence.
History 5 questions
Independence from Britain in 1965, the first president, the Senegambia Confederation and the colonial era.
On what date did The Gambia gain independence?
18 February 1965
The Gambia became independent from the United Kingdom on 18 February 1965. 24 April 1970 is when it became a republic.
Who was the first President of The Gambia?
Dawda Jawara
Dawda Jawara led The Gambia to independence and became its first president when it became a republic in 1970.
What was the name of the union The Gambia formed with Senegal from 1982 to 1989?
Senegambia Confederation
The Gambia and Senegal signed a treaty of confederation in 1982. The Senegambia Confederation was dissolved in 1989.
What was Banjul called during the colonial era?
Bathurst
The British founded Bathurst as a military post in 1816. It was later renamed Banjul.
Which Gambian World Heritage Site was formerly known as James Island?
Kunta Kinteh Island
Kunta Kinteh Island, formerly James Island, is part of a World Heritage Site inscribed in 2003 linked to the history of the Atlantic slave trade.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The River Gambia, neighbouring Senegal, the flag, the national anthem and World Heritage Sites.
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Which river flows through the whole length of The Gambia?
The River Gambia
The country is a narrow strip of land on both banks of the River Gambia, which gives the country its name.
Which country surrounds The Gambia on all its land borders?
Senegal
Senegal surrounds The Gambia on every side except its Atlantic coast in the west.
What colours are on the flag of The Gambia?
Red, blue and green, with white stripes
The flag has horizontal red, blue and green bands, with thin white stripes edging the central blue band.
What is the national anthem of The Gambia called?
For The Gambia Our Homeland
The anthem is "For The Gambia Our Homeland". The other titles are the anthems of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ghana.
Which World Heritage Site does The Gambia share with Senegal?
Stone Circles of Senegambia
The Stone Circles of Senegambia, inscribed in 2006, are ancient megalithic sites found in both The Gambia and Senegal.
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