Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Democratic Republic of the Congo  | Gambia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Republic of Gambia |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kinshasa | Banjul |
Latitude  | 4° 0′ 0″ S | 13° 28′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 15° 0′ 0″ E | 16° 34′ 0″ W |
The total area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 2,345,409 sq km, and the total area of Gambia is 11,300 sq km. Democratic Republic of the Congo is bigger than Gambia by 2,334,109 sq km. Democratic Republic of the Congo is around 207.56 times bigger than Gambia.
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,345,409 Sq km | 11,300 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 2,334,109 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 905,567 Sq Mile | 4,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 901,167 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 3.32 % | 11.5 % |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kinshasa | Serekunda |
Demonyms  | Congolese | Gambian |
Official Languages  | French | English |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 95.4 % | 96.4 % |
The people of Democratic Republic of the Congo are called Congolese, and the people of Gambia are called Gambian.
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Congolese franc | Gambian dalasi |
Currency Symbol  | CDF | GMD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +243 | +220 |
Internet TLD  | .cd | .gm |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CD | GM |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Debout Congolais | For Gambia Our Homeland |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Arise, Congolese | For Gambia, Our Homeland |
National Animal  | Okapi | Spotted Hyena |
National Bird  | Okapi | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Protea | White Variety Orchid |
National Sport  | Football | Wrestling |
National Colors  | Blue, yellow and red | Red, blue, green and white |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Thursday, 10th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 01:12 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) UTC+2 (Central Africa 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 Gambia is [01:12 PM], [Thursday, 10th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 2023 is estimated to be around 102,262,808, 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, Democratic Republic of the Congo had 99,489,640 more people than Gambia.
The annual Population Growth in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 3.36% and the annual population growth in Gambia is 2.70%.
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 31.3 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 65.9 % | 69 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.82 % | 2.31 % |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | City of Banjul |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 01:12 PM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 19.75 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 7.4 km/hr, 290 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 83 % |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 6.11 (Births Per Woman) | 4.59 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 328.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 291.77 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 249.97 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 243.83 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 60.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (99.5 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (85.9 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 18.7 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 16.3 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 16.3 (people per 100K population) | 22 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.7 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.8 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.13 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.6 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Democratic Republic of the Congo, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 99.5 people per 100,000 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo, spent [ 3.79% ] 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 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 37.6 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 6.64% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 14.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.12 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.11 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (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 Democratic Republic of the Congo, are 2.24 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Gambia.
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