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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.

Luang Prabang is the second largest city in Laos, and until 1975 was the nation’s capital. The city is also a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

In the natural landscape of this city you can find the waterfalls of Kuang Si. One of the most visited places in the city, and offers a breathtaking natural spectacle. The main waterfall is 55 meters while the smallest are between 3 to 4.5 meters.

At 25 kilometers from the city we can find the caves of Pak Ou. The cave of Tham Ting, the lower cave and Tham Theung cave, the cave top, form a group of caves which are only accessible by river. Inside the caves you can find sculptures of Buddha, the great majority of them made of wood and brought by pilgrims over the centuries. The statues cover the entire floor and walls, and represent different positions of meditation, peace and nirvana. In the cave of Tham Ting statues are around 2500 while in 1500 there is Theung Tham.

Take a look at the Royal Palace, known as Haw Kham, built in 1904 for King Sisavang Vong during the French colonial era. The palace retains its original appearance, and in the courtyard you can find a waterproof full of lotus flowers and the Phra Bang, a statue of Buddha 83 inches tall. The Buddha statue represents the power to rule Laos, and the former capital is named after the revered statue made of bronze and covered with gold.

Also worth a visit the Wat Xieng Thong, a Buddhist temple built in 1560, during the reign of King Setthathirath. This temple, called the Temple of the Golden City, contains images of Buddha at the time, as well as several statues.

The city of Petra is one of the most famous cities in Jordan. The city of Petra, founded centuries ago, is known for its incredible buildings and tombs carved directly from stone.

Petra is considered one of the wonders of the world. The city was known as a lost city in the western world, until it was rediscovered in 1812. Petra is located near the town of Wadi Musa in the desert where the sand creates a contrast with traces of red rocks. The city is known for its natural geological structures, and the distinctive red color of the stone.

The historic archaeological VI century BC, and is considered the symbol of Jordan. The town is considered World Heritage by UNESCO. In the West, no one knew anything about this city until a Swiss explorer; Johann Ludwig Burckhardt discovered the great city of mysterious red stone.

Al-Siq is the main gateway to the ancient city, a corridor formed naturally due to water erosion. The entrance is very narrow and the hallway, about 1.6 kilometers long, reaches Al Khazneh and cash flow. Near the entrance is a reservoir, which looks much like another dam built centuries ago by the Nabataeans. Even today some old ruins are preserved in a huge arc that was in this place. Formerly, caravans used this post to enter Petra, and have found two huge sculptures of two merchants carrying a camel each.

Al Khazneh is the treasury, one of the most elaborate buildings of the ancient city. The structure is carved directly from the rock of the mountain. A curious aspect of the building is its architectural style, reminiscent of the buildings of ancient Greece. This building, over 2000 years old, also has its own legend that many centuries ago; pirates hid their treasure on the second floor of Al Khazneh. There are still more elaborate sculptures of human beings in the local mythology figures representing life after death. Inside the building there are several tombs.

Qasr al Bint is a temple dating from the time of the Nabataeans, dedicated to his God Dushara. The temple has three parts, and the roof is accessible by a staircase in the back of the building. The building is the best preserved in the city of Petra.

There is also a former theater carved directly into the mountain, which was rebuilt by the Roman and could hold more than 7,000 people. Al Deir, the monastery is located in the western part of the city. To reach the building you have to climb 800 steps, but the effort is worthwhile. From the top we can see magnificent views across the ancient city, including the Lions Triclinium and Wadi Araba.

In the Deir Qattan the remains of water pipes. The walls are full of Nabataean inscriptions. Still kept what appeared to be remains of an old bathroom. The Triclinium of the Lions is another smaller temple with an elaborate facade decorated with two enormous statues of two lions. Inside the temple there are two graves.

In Petra there are several museums dedicated to history and archeology. Highlights include the Museum Al Habees and Petra Archaeological Museum. There are also a large number of tombs, though some are only ruins. Some of the tombs include the Obelisk Tomb, near the Siq and the Tomb of the Palace.

The city, located in the desert and near several settlements of the Bedouin, was the intersection of several trade routes in the time of the Nabataeans. The place, full of history, has several buildings of historical interest that were carved from the mountains directly. Near the city there are several settlements of the Bedouin. From the other side of Petra magnificent open views towards the mountains.

In this area are often organized excursions by camel. About Petra there are other places like Jerash, an ancient Roman city that was built in 300 AD. Amra Cheese is a castle built in the desert, dating from the eighteenth century and still retains its beautiful murals and an old hammam.

This city in southern France is located to the left of the Rhone. Founded by the digging, the city gained prominence when he formed part of the first Transalpine province of the Roman Empire. Today, nothing remains except this time the remains of a Roman forum.

The city also was the official residence of the Pope between the years 1309 and 1377. The Palais des Papes, built between 1335 and 1364 now forms part of the historic city center and is considered a World Heritage Site since 1995.

The Remparts, the city walls dating from the fourteenth century, are examples of the fortifications that surrounded the cities during the Middle Ages. The Hôtel de Ville or City Hall, is a relatively modern building, whose bell tower, like the walls are well preserved since the fourteenth century and is a monument worth visiting.

The famous Pont d’Avignon, known by the French song “Sur le pont d’Avignon”, are just four of the eighteen arches had before. However, other bridges decorate the city on the Rhone, as the bridge linking the city with Villeneuve-les-Avignon.

The Avignon Festival is a festival to be held since 1947. Usually held in July and brings together young actors and actresses that represent innovative and original plays. The art, dance and music also form an important part of the festival.

The Hôtel des Monnaies, the former Papal mint music school transformed into an architectural style also worth seeing. The Musée du Petit Palais, the small palace museum brings together many works of art from the Renaissance, many of them Italian. This museum was opened in 1976.