Congo, Republic of the and Gambia, The Comparison - Examine Similarities and Differences

Country

Leader
President: Denis Sassou Nguesso	President: Yahya Jammeh
Population
4,366,266	1,840,454
Life Expectancy
55.270 years	63.820 years
Capital City

Largest city
Brazzaville (population: 1,284,610)	Brikama (population: 77,700)
Human Development Index

GDP per capita

Literacy Rate
83.8%	40.1%
Corruption Perception Index
1.9	NA
Percentage of Women in Parliament

Wealthiest Citizens

Unemployment Rate

Death Penalty
Abolished in practice	NA

Political System
republic	republic
Independence date

Religions
Christian 50%, animist 48%, Muslim 2%	Muslim 90%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 2%
Languages
French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread)	English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars
Exports

External Debt

Exchange Rate

Military Budget as percentage of GDP

Beijing Olympics Medal Count

Location
Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon	Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal
Area
342,000 km sq	11,295 km sq
Coastline
169 km	80 km
Climate
tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); persistent high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator	tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May)

Congo, Republic of the vs Gambia, The