People
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Gambian(s).
Population (2001 est.): 1.4 million.
Annual growth rate (1975-2001): 3.4%.
Ethnic groups: Mandinka 42%, Fula 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%, other 4%, non-Gambian 1%.
Religions: Muslim 92.2%, Christian 4.2% , and animist 2.6%.
Languages: English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, Jola, other indigenous languages.
Education: Years compulsory--none. Attendance--69% primary, 35% secondary. Adult literacy--37.8%.
Health: Life expectancy--54.1 yrs. Infant mortality rate (2001)--91/1,000. Access to safe drinking water--urban 80%, rural 53%.
Work force (400,000): Agriculture--70%; industry, commerce, services--24%; government--6%.
source: http://www.state.gov