Gambia, Arc, Music and Ecotourism
Gambia is a country in western Africa. The country is the smallest continent of Africa and is bordered by the Gambia River, which divides the country into two, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Gambia was part of the British Empire until 1965. Most of the country’s economy depends on agriculture, fisheries and tourism. One of the most interesting routes and walks in the river is usually from bridges Lamin Lodge and Denton Bridge.
The predominant religions are Islam and Christian religions. Therefore, there are a variety of mosques and cathedrals in major cities, such as the main mosques and the King Fahad Mosque and the Anglican Cathedral of Santa Maria in Banjul. There is also increasing influence of Rastafarian culture in the country.
Gambia is also notable for the wide variety of different ethnic groups living in the country. There is relatively little friction between the different groups. Highlight the larger tribes, and tribes Mandinka, Fula and Wolof. All the tribes maintain their own dialects and customs, but also celebrate the holidays in the country.
The Mandinka attach great importance to the music and the tradition of storytelling through song. The instrument that usually accompanies the stories is usually the drums and the kora. The kora is a 22-string musical instrument resembling a guitar.
Gambia is a country known for its music and his love of dance. Several new trends have emerged due to the influence of different tribes. The vast majority of the population lives in rural villages, and although the younger generations are increasingly globalized, it continues to maintain a balance between traditional customs and modern aspects of the country.
Gambia is a popular tourist destination due to its more than 80 miles of beaches. The country has a warm tropical climate, with periods of rain. Gambia is known for its many golden beaches fringed with palm trees, and are usually found near the best hotels and resorts in the country. The beaches of Cape Point are the most visited of the country.
The country attaches great importance to nature conservation. Ecotourism has become more important in recent years, and are encouraged safari tours. In Gambia there are six parks and reserves natural, filled with all kinds of birds and mammals. The forest Makasutu, which translates as Holy Forest is a spectacular forest where, according to legends, tribal wars took place several hundred years ago, but now has become one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.
The City of Banjul is the capital of the country. The city is located on the island of St. Mary’s, sometimes known as the Banjul Island. In this city are the historical and cultural monuments more important, like the Gambia National Museum, which houses the largest collection of historical documents and archives in the country. It also highlights the Albert Market, located near the Avenue of Liberation and the nineteenth century. Other attractions include the Museum of African Heritage, a center full of art galleries with a large collection of African statues, and several mosques and cathedrals.
Among the most important monuments of the country highlights the Ark 22, an arc of 35 meters high built in 1996 to commemorate the coup that took place on July 22, 1994. At the base of the arch, eight columns, the statue of the unknown soldier with a baby and the symbol of victory, with a rifle in the back. The arch is one of the country’s major roads, the road between the two most prominent cities, Banjul and Serrekunda. The arch has three floors and an observatory with stunning views of the city and the forest on the second floor and the Textile Museum on the third floor.
The largest city is Serrekunda. Highlights of town market, like their guilds engaged in the silk and textile industry.
Gambia also has several places which are considered World Heritage by UNESCO. Stresses James Island, where once a fortress and was one of the most prominent on the sale of slaves. Other World Heritage Sites are the Stone Circles of Senegambia, a place shared with neighboring Senegal.
The Stone Circles of Senegambia are north of the country. The circles are formed by huge stones and were trained in the eighth century. Apparently more than a thousand circles are above some old graves. One of the best known formations is near the town of Wassu.
Beside Wassu Janjangbureh can find a place that holds the remains and the influences of the colonial era. It also highlights Bakau, a region known for its botanical gardens, like Kachikali, notable for its ponds full of crocodiles. There are a variety of traditional villages, among which we highlight Brikama, a town dedicated to handicrafts.
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