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  The Gambia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
At the beginning of the 14th century, the Gambia was tributary to the Mali Empire, but by the end of that century, the Wolof were the strongest tribe in the region.
Between 1651 and 1661, part of Gambia was (indirectly) a colony of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth; it was purchased by the Courlandish prince Jakub Kettler.
The Gambia withdrew from the confederation in 1989.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gambia   (2050 words)

  
 The Gambia - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The Gambia was once part of the Empire of Ghana and the Songhai Empire.
In 1588, the claimant to the Portuguese throne, Antonio, Prior of Crato, sold exclusive trade rights on the Gambia River to English merchants; this grant was confirmed by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I.
The 1783 Treaty of Versailles gave Great Britain possession of The Gambia, but the French retained a tiny enclave at Albreda on the north bank of the river that was ceded to the United Kingdom in 1857.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/The_Gambia   (1914 words)

  
 About Gambia and Relative Websites
Gambia was deemed to belong to the British monarch.
The democratic tradition of The Gambia was briefly interrupted in July, 1981 with an abortive attempt to overthrow the government by the then paramilitary Field Force.
A major milestone in The Gambia's political history was the overthrow of the Jawara government in July, 1994, by young, and junior officers of the Gambian military which had been built up by Jawara himself.
www.gambia.dk /gam.html   (4500 words)

  
 The Gambia - LOCATION, SIZE, AND EXTENT, TOPOGRAPHY, CLIMATE, FLORA AND FAUNA
Africans comprise 99% of the population in The Gambia.
The Gambia's armed forces had 800 members in 2002, of which the largest contingent was two infantry battalions.
Gambia College, founded in 1978, has schools of agriculture, nursing and midwifery, and public health.
www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Africa/The-Gambia.html   (813 words)

  
 Gambia
The objective of the Festival is to celebrate the richness and diversity of Gambian culture and the prelude to the establishment of a Diaspora Heritage Center at Juffure (the ancestral homeland of the famed Kunta Kinteh of "Roots").
Hanno, The Carthaginean, referred to Gambia while writing about his voyage to West Africa in 470 B.C. It is known that between the 5th and 8th centuries most of the Senegambian Area came from the Sarahuley ethnic group, and those descendants can be found in The Gambia.
The Gambia was then inhabited mainly by wollofs on the Northern bank and Jolas on the southern bank of the River.
us-africa.tripod.com /gambia.html   (1309 words)

  
 Vision Links: Building the People that Build the Nation
To the West of the Gambia lies the Atlantic Ocean, while the country itself lies on a latitude that is almost equal distance from the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer.
From North to South, the Gambia extends for a maximum of 48km, though the coastline is 80km in length.
The Gambia has a warm climate that is characterised by a long dry season, say from mid-October to early-June,and with a short rainy season from mid-June to early-October.
www.freewebs.com /visionlinks/thegambia.htm   (289 words)

  
 gambia
The Gambia is roughly twice the size of the state of Delaware in the United States and occupies a narrow area on either side of the Gambia River, forming an enclave in Senegal surrounded on its north, east and south borders by Senegal.
The Gambia is known for its beautiful beaches and warm coastal waters which are a haven for tourists with a tropical climate that is relatively hot and humid throughout the year.
The Gambia is also an important entry point for goods that are distributed to its neighboring countries in West Africa and has specifically targeted itself as the most logical "gateway" into West Africa for the trans-shipment (re-export market) of imports and exports.
www.africa-ata.org /gambia.htm   (1106 words)

  
 Medicc Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
That´s 3,000 deaths a day.[1] In Gambia, the homeland of Alex Haley’s forbearer Kunta Kinte, 100% of the country’s 1.4 million people are at risk, and nearly 40% of hospital deaths among children and pregnant women are due to malaria.[2] Malaria is the country’s number one health problem.
Gambia is not only the smallest independent nation in Africa, but also one of the poorest, ranking 155 out of 177 countries in the 2004 human development index.
Second, the River Gambia laces through the whole territory, bordered in some cases by rice plantations, all excellent breeding grounds for the mosquitoes especially during the prolonged June-to-December rainy season.
www.medicc.org /medicc_review/0705/international-cooperation-report.html   (1480 words)

  
 For The Gambia Our Homeland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For The Gambia Our Homeland is the national anthem of The Gambia, written by Virginia Julie Howe and composed by Jeremy Frederick Howe (based on the traditional Mandinka song Foday Kaba Dumbuya).
The Gambia • Ghana • Guinea • Guinea-Bissau • Kenya • Lesotho • Liberia • Libya • Madagascar • Malawi • Mali • Mauritania • Mauritius • Morocco • Mozambique • Namibia • Niger • Nigeria • Réunion • Rwanda • São Tomé and Príncipe • Senegal • Seychelles • Sierra Leone • Somalia • South Africa • Sudan • Swaziland • Tanzania • Togo • Tunisia • Uganda • Zambia • Zimbabwe
This page was last modified 06:24, 24 June 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/For_The_Gambia_Our_Homeland   (147 words)

  
 The Gambia
Bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal, The Gambia is the smallest country on the continent of Africa.
The red stands for the sun, the blue represents the river Gambia and the green symbolizes the fertile land and agriculture.
• The Gambia was administered as a part of the British West African Federation from 1821 to 1843.
www.geocities.com /anastasiscom/the_gambia.htm   (816 words)

  
 allAfrica.com: Gambia
As The Gambia prepares to take on Senegal in the first leg encounter of the CAF U-17 Championship qualifier on Saturday, September 16th, the national football governing body, the GFA, has again solicited the unflinching support of the general public.
A second phase of 'Sights and Sounds of The Gambia'- tourism promotion campaign on CNN- will be aired by the end of September, according to reports from the Department of State for Tourism and Culture (DoSTC).
The four national teams representing the Gambia in the various CAF and FIFA competitions were last night presented with new Saller brands to use during their respective tournaments.
allafrica.com /gambia/bydate   (965 words)

  
 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Gambia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Because the next stop, The Gambia, promises to be one of the most intense, emotionally-charged stops of our journey....
It is the smallest country on the African continent and is entirely surrounded on land by Senegal, with the Gambia River emptying into the Atlantic Ocean in its center.
Between 1651 and 1661 Gambia was (indirectly) a colony of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth; it was purchased by the Courlandish prince Jakub Kettler.
www.blinkbits.com /blinks/gambia   (1927 words)

  
 allAfrica.com: Gambia: For the Gambia Our Homeland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
We must not only cherish the monumental strides registered in all sectors of our economy, but also protect and jealously guard it, in addition to being grateful to the government for producing tangible results of development.
The Gambia is definitely on the road to progress and development.
The pillar on which our progress so far registered is hinged on peace and stability.
allafrica.com /stories/200608310824.html   (372 words)

  
 Gambia GTS on Recent Gambian History
It is surrounded by Senegal on all sides, except on the Atlantic coast, and for this reason the two countries have a lot of ethnic and cultural ties.
Following intense pressure from both within The Gambia, and without, the military-led government announced a timetable for transferring power to civilians in 1996, following a review of the constitution, probes into the wealth of public servants, and elections.
Despite the economic poverty and political setbacks, The Gambia has always been active in the International arena, being a member of the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
website.lineone.net /~gambiagts/inforhis.htm   (1323 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/gillygaloo
Our repertoire is a rich musical gumbo, made up of fun songs and dance tunes, drawn primarily from many different ethnic and regional folk traditions.
Our story begins at the dawn of the New Millennium, when Suzi Shelton and Shlomo Pestcoe-- local favorites of the Big Apple's children's music scene for many years-- got together with renowned master musicians Michael Gorin and Bob Jones.
Our 3rd annual benefit concert for The Claremont Children's School on February 5th, 2006 marked her last official performance with the band.
www.myspace.com /gillygaloo   (1312 words)

  
 Home of the mandinmories
However, our source said that Halifa in a gesture of magnanimity declined his nomination, which automatically propelled OJ, to the front.
The STGDP hereby appeals to all Gambians and friends in and outside Gambia to continue to support and strengthen our confidence in the democratic process as manifested by the NADD leadership all these years.
When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir.
gambian.blogspot.com /2006_01_01_gambian_archive.html   (9248 words)

  
 Intercountry Adoption The Gambia
Two sets of laws are particularly relevant: 1) the laws of the child’s country of birth govern all activity in that country including the adoptability of individual children as well as the adoption of children in country in general; and 2) U.S. Federal immigration law governs the immigration of the child to the United States.
This flyer reflects our current understanding of the law as of this date and is not legally authoritative.
U.S. EMBASSY in THE GAMBIA: Americans living or traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within the country of travel.
travel.state.gov /family/adoption/country/country_2903.html   (1751 words)

  
 GAMBIA VIOLENCE
As V-O- A's John Pitman reports from our West Africa bureau, the students were protesting the death of a fellow student, allegedly killed by members of the country's security services.
Mbye says the students launched their protest movement to draw attention to what they believe is a system of brutality and impunity within the Gambia's state security apparatus.
By Monday evening, calm had returned to the streets of Banjul, and police and army units could be seen patrolling the capital in force.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/news/2000/04/000410-gambia1.htm   (594 words)

  
 AllGambian.net| For The Gambia Our Homeland: For Sintet Where We Strive and Work and Pray
I was born and cradled in the village of Sintet in the Foni Jarrol district of Western Division.
The village is known throughout the region and perhaps most of the country as a community of striving but hardworking people that nurtured peace and harmony among its diverse people.
These are people from every corner of the country, including Sintet that continue to aid and abet Jammeh and his APRC's reign of tyranny in our homeland.
www.allgambian.net /editorial_0814.htm   (1012 words)

  
 Gambia, The
The Republic of The Gambia is a country in West Africa.
It is the smallest country within the African continent and is entirely surrounded by Senegal, with the Gambia River emptying into the Atlantic Ocean in its center.
In July 1994, the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council (AFPRC) seized power in a military coup d'etat, deposing the government of Sir Dawda Jawara.
creekin.net /n69-gambia-the.html   (1273 words)

  
 The Gambia Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
After our walk the people of the co-operative garden were proud to show us the results of all their labour in the garden.
During our visit to the co-operative garden we could walk around and have a closer look at the crops.
This is the place where the Trans Gambia Highway ferry is crossing the river.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Things_To_Do-The_Gambia-R-8.html   (733 words)

  
 For The Gambia Our Homeland - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
For The Gambia Our Homeland - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about For The Gambia Our Homeland contains research on
For The Gambia Our Homeland, English lyrics, External link, The Gambia and National anthems.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/For_The_Gambia_Our_Homeland   (98 words)

  
 YCWA | Homeland Security, How your watch can help
Remember that ignorance and the lack of a will to be responsible and get involved by doing the right thing for yourself, your family, and your friends are the stuff that terrorism feeds upon both domestically and internationally.
Now is the time for you to individually and collectively do whatever it takes to make your schools and communities safe for yourself, your friends, and your family.
It will show your profound appreciation for those who have already given their lives and for those who will give their lives to ensure that terrorism is put under control throughout the world, our global community.
www.ycwa.org /tips/homeland.htm   (1052 words)

  
 Off the Beaten Path - The Gambia Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
Gambia River Excursions organises boat trips all the way to Basse, an experience not to be missed.
To get there you need to take the ferry across the River Gambia and take a four weel drive from Barra through the Niumi national park, then a short trip over the Niji river in a canoe.
Ebou has an aunt in Serrakunda who is hoping to offer a room in her home for those who would like to experience urban Gambia.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Africa/The_Gambia/Off_the_Beaten_Path-The_Gambia-BR-6.html   (642 words)

  
 Reforming the Homeland Security Department Is Unlikely - by Ivan Eland
The result has been a Homeland Security budget that distributes spending around the country rather than concentrates it in the few large American cities that might actually be the targets of terrorism.
Parallel to the government’s 15-agency intelligence community—of which Homeland Security is a part—the department is just too large and has too many parts to share and integrate intelligence information adequately.
Sadly, although the new Homeland Security chief has pledged to reform the badly performing department, he and his congressional overseers probably don’t have the incentives to do so.
www.antiwar.com /eland/?articleid=5603   (939 words)

  
 Tire Tracks
The Gambia was once part of the Empire of Ghana and the Kingdom of the Songhais.
The claimant to the Portuguese throne, Antonio, Prior of Crato, sold exclusive trade rights on The Gambia River to English merchants; this grant was confirmed by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I. King James I granted a charter to a British company for trade with The Gambia and the Gold Coast (now Ghana).
Agreement with France established the present boundaries, and The Gambia became a British Crown Colony, divided for administrative purposes into the colony (city of Banjul and the surrounding area) and the protectorate (remainder of the territory).
www.tiretracks.org /gambia_info.php   (2259 words)

  
 NiiCa - Republic Of The Gambia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Independence: 18 February 1965 (from UK; The Gambia and Senegal signed an agreement on 12 December 1981 that called for the creation of a loose confederation to be known as Senegambia, but the agreement was dissolved on 30 September 1989)
The Gambia practices a democratic system of government where there is a Head Of State and a House Of Representatives meaning the people choose their government by electing members of parliament.
The House Of Representatives: The House of Representatives is often called Parliament, commonly used in many countries to describe the group of people who represent the citizens.
www.niica.on.ca /Gambia/Government.aspx   (416 words)

  
 National Anthems
We are the Army Of God And Of Our Land
Our Great Canadian Flag - inspired by the declaration of February 15th as Canada's National Flag Day.
Encarta Encyclopedia: Star-Spangled Banner - brief profile of the national anthem of the United States, which was approved by act of Congress on March 3, 1931.
www.partyguideonline.com /cultures/music/anthems.html   (320 words)

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