Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Burkina Faso  | Gambia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Burkina Faso | Republic of Gambia |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ouagadougou | Banjul |
Latitude  | 12° 21′ 0″ N | 13° 28′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 1° 34′ 0″ W | 16° 34′ 0″ W |
The total area of Burkina Faso is 274,223 sq km, and the total area of Gambia is 11,300 sq km. Burkina Faso is bigger than Gambia by 262,923 sq km. Burkina Faso is around 24.27 times bigger than Gambia.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 274,223 Sq km | 11,300 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 262,923 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 105,878 Sq Mile | 4,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 101,478 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.146 % | 11.5 % |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Ouagadougou | Serekunda |
Demonyms  | Burkinabé | Gambian |
Official Languages  | Mooré, Bissa, Dyula, Fula | English |
Government Status  | Unitary republic under a military junta | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63.8 % | 96.4 % |
The people of Burkina Faso are called Burkinabé, and the people of Gambia are called Gambian.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | West African CFA franc | Gambian dalasi |
Currency Symbol  | XOF | GMD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +226 | +220 |
Internet TLD  | .bf | .gm |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | BF | GM |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Ditanyè | For Gambia Our Homeland |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One Single Night | For Gambia, Our Homeland |
National Animal  | African Horse | Spotted Hyena |
National Bird  | White-bellied Go-away-bird | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Red rose | White Variety Orchid |
National Sport  | Football | Wrestling |
National Colors  | Red, green and yellow | Red, blue, green and white |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 06:59 AM | 06:59 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Burkina Faso is [06:59 AM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Gambia is [06:59 AM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024].
So the current time and date in Burkina Faso and Gambia are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Burkina Faso as of 2023 is estimated to be around 23,251,485, and the total population of Gambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,773,168.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Burkina Faso had 20,478,317 more people than Gambia.
The annual Population Growth in Burkina Faso is 2.80% and the annual population growth in Gambia is 2.70%.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 29.1 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.4 % | 69 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.48 % | 2.31 % |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Ouagadougou | City of Banjul |
Current Time | 06:59 AM | 06:59 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 18.07 Degree Celsius | 18.18 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 50 Degree | 2.57 km/hr, 340 Degree |
Humidity  | 39 % | 59 % |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.67 (Births Per Woman) | 4.59 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 318.37 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 291.77 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 240.68 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 243.83 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 50.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (90.7 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (85.9 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 16.6 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 16.3 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 27.8 (people per 100K population) | 22 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 7.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.8 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.08 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.6 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Burkina Faso, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 90.7 people per 100,000 people in Burkina Faso, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 85.9 people per 100,000 people in Gambia, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Burkina Faso, spent [ 6.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Gambia, spent [ 3.19% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 30.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 37.6 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 6.75% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 14.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 9.81 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.11 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Burkina Faso, are 2.21 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Gambia.
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