Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Gambia  | Libya  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Gambia | State of Libya |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Banjul | Tripoli |
Latitude  | 13° 28′ 0″ N | 27° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 16° 34′ 0″ W | 17° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Gambia is 11,300 sq km, and the total area of Libya is 1,759,541 sq km. Gambia is smaller than Libya by 1,748,241 sq km. Gambia is around 155.71 times smaller than Libya.
Indicators | Gambia | Libya |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 11,300 Sq km | 1,759,541 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,748,241 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 4,400 Sq Mile | 679,359 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 674,959 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 11.5 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Gambia | Libya |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Serekunda | Tripoli |
Demonyms  | Gambian | Libyan |
Official Languages  | English | Arabic |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Provisional unity government |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 96.4 % | 96.6 % |
The people of Gambia are called Gambian, and the people of Libya are called Libyan.
Indicators | Gambia | Libya |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Gambian dalasi | Libyan dinar |
Currency Symbol  | GMD | LYD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +220 | +218 |
Internet TLD  | .gm | .ly |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | GM | LY |
Indicators | Gambia | Libya |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | For Gambia Our Homeland | يا بلادي (Ya Beladi) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | For Gambia, Our Homeland | O my country! |
National Animal  | Spotted Hyena | Arabian Eagle |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | White Variety Orchid | Pomegranate Blossom |
National Sport  | Wrestling | Football |
National Colors  | Red, blue, green and white | Red, black, green and white |
Indicators | Gambia | Libya |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 13th January, 2025 | Monday, 13th January, 2025 |
Current Time  | 12:06 AM | 02:06 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European 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 [12:06 AM], [Monday, 13th January, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Libya is [02:06 AM], [Monday, 13th January, 2025].
Gambia is [ 2 hours ] behind of Libya.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Gambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,773,168, and the total population of Libya as of 2023 is estimated to be around 6,888,388.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Gambia had 4,115,220 less people than Libya.
The annual Population Growth in Gambia is 2.70% and the annual population growth in Libya is 1.42%.
Indicators | Gambia | Libya |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.7 % | 19.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69 % | 76.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.31 % | 4.55 % |
Indicators | Gambia | Libya |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | City of Banjul | Tripoli |
Current Time | 12:06 AM | 02:06 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 21.18 Degree Celsius | 13.50 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree | 5.15 km/hr, 277 Degree |
Humidity  | 56 % | 74 % |
Indicators | Gambia | Libya |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.59 (Births Per Woman) | 2.4 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 291.77 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 191.75 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 243.83 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 124.55 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 32.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 8.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Gambia | Libya |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (85.9 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (97.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 16.3 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 11 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 22 (people per 100K population) | 34 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 4.8 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.6 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Gambia, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 85.9 people per 100,000 people in Gambia, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 97.5 people per 100,000 people in Libya, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Gambia, spent [ 3.19% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Libya, spent [ 4.02% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Gambia | Libya |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 37.6 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 42.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 14.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 36.7% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.11 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Gambia, are 2.46 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Libya.
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