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"The Gambia "The Smiling coast of Africa"
Gambia, officially the Republic of The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa that is bordered on three sides by Senegal and on one side the Serbian Atlant Ocean." (Gambia Kids) -
President Yahya Jammeh
Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh was the youngest President inducted into office in the entire continent (International Bodyguard and Security Services Association) -
Arch 22
This monument stands on the road to the capital and commemorates the coup of July, 22 1994. (Access Gambia) -
A typical beach in The Gambia
"Beach outings and sunbathing in Gambia are strictly Western ideas—locals usually confine beach visits to exercise sessions or craft/cashew vending." (Access Gambia) -
Music in Gambia
"Like other African countries, The Gambia has a variety of traditional musical instruments and the most famous of them is the Kora – a 21-string harp. Music is an important part of the lives of the people." -
Juffure Village
"The small Gambian village of Juffure (aka spelt Juffureh) became famous in the 1970s following the television release of the bestselling book, "Roots", written by the African-American author Alex Haley, a descendant of Kunta Kinte." (Access Gambia) -
Benachin
"Some of the things we bought were jandori fish, bissap, okra, peppercorn, onion, tomatoes, chili, garlic, lime, cassava, African eggplant, papaya, sweet potato, and rice. We would later use these to make Benachin, a rice dish typical for The Gambia and Senegal." -
Banjul: The Capital
The many lambs in this photo are looking to be prepared for Tobaski or Eid Al-Adha (."Gambians Mark Feast of 'Tobaski' in London") -
Education in The Gambia
"Unfortunately, many students are forced to terminate their education at the end of the Upper Basic cycle, due either to monetary difficulties, failure to pass the exam, or disillusions about the value of education—engendered by the lack of jobs even for Gambians who have passed grade twelve." (Access Gambia) -
Royal Albert Market
"Albert Market is in Banjul on Liberation Avenue and is the capital's main urban market. It was named after Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. It is essentially an emporium that is pungent, lively and bustling with a large selection of vividly designed fabrics, carved wooden masks and fresh produce which is packed to the brim." (Access Gambia) -
Fishing in Gambia
"Sea and river fishing is good all year round, particularly line-fishing from the beaches." (Access Gambia) -
Baby Toting
"In this baby toting wrap, the mother uses a rectangular piece of fabric tied at the top and bottom, wrapped around her and the baby." (Bowman) -
Wassau Stone Circles
"Like the Pyramids and Temples of Ancient Egypt and the ruins of Zimbabwe, the stone circles of Senegal and the Gambia are impressive remains that have puzzled the few travellers who have examined them." (Camara) -
Traditional Outfits
"Normally, clothes in Gambia include long flowing items , for women these clothes often go down to the ankles and up to the wrists." (Gambia!) -
Tabaski
"Gambian Muslims, both young and old, fill the local mosque in Sinchu and every available space outside to pray during the first day of Tabaski."
