1. A country in West Africa on the Atlantic coast, bordered by Senegal.
Usage: Proper noun; refers to the official name of the nation: The Gambia or Gambia.

Examples

• Gambia is one of the smallest countries in mainland Africa.
• The capital of Gambia is Banjul.
• Many tourists visit Gambia for its beaches and wildlife.
• The Gambia River runs through the country.
• Gambia gained independence from Britain in 1965.