The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Between
1982 and 1989 it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia
with Senegal; the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation
treaty in 1992. A military coup in 1994 overthrew the president
and banned political activity, but a new 1996 constitution and
presidential elections, followed by parliamentary balloting in
1997, have completed a return to civilian rule.
This collection of interent sources provides access to websites
of selected governmental and non-governmental organizations involved
in economic and social development programs in The Gambia. Included
are international, regional, national, and local organizations.
Although selective, inclusion of a site by no means constitutes
endorsement by either the African and Middle Eastern Division
or the Area Studies Directorate of the Library of Congress. Every
source listed here was successfully tested before being added
to the list. Users, however, should be aware that a successful
connection may sometimes require several attempts.
For Library of Congress contact information and additional reference
and research materials on The Gambia consult the Library's African
Section The
Gambia Country web page.
Background
Notes. U.S. Department of State (http://www.state.gov/www/regions/africa/index.html)
Background Notes provides travel advisories and information on political and
economic trends in the African countries.
Gambia National Tourist Office (http://www.thegambia-touristoff.co.uk)
Located on the website of the Gambia High Commission in London, this site provides
information on travel, sightseeing, history, and national festivals in The Gambia.
International Roots Festival (http://www.gambia.com
‘The Gambia, the smiling coast of the West African Sub-region and the quintessential
home of the African Diaspora and personified in Kunta Kinteh, the forefather
of the African American writer/biographer and historian Alex Haley who traced
his roots to the Gambian village of Juffureh on the Gambia River, is the venue
for the 6TH INTERNATIONAL ROOTS FESTIVAL sponsored by the Dept. of State for
Tourism and Culture.'
Lonely Planet: The Gambia (http://www.lonelyplanet.com)
Provides general country and travel information for The Gambia and other sub-Saharan
African countries.
New Africa (http://www.newafrica.com)
Provides information on accomodations, national parks, beaches, and other tourist
attractions in The Gambia.
The Official Web Page of The Republic of The
Gambia (http://www.gambia.com)
The official homepage of The Gambia provides tourism and general information
on The Republic of the Gambia.
Travel Warnings and Consular Information
Sheets. U.S. State Department (http://www.travel.state.gov)
‘Travel warnings are issued when the State Department decides, based on
all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain
country ... Consular Information Sheets include such information as location
of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, unusual immigration practices, health conditions,
minor political disturbances, unusual currency and entry regulations, and crime
and security information.'
World
Travel Guide: The Gambia (http://www.worldtravelguide.netnavigate/world.asp)
Provides general country and travel data and information for The Gambia and other
sub-Saharan African countries. |