While The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa and holds a tiny population of about 2 million, its enchanting collection of attractions contradicts with its tiny size. The country is almost surrounded by Senegal except for the 80km coastline. A small coastline filled with white sand beaches and blue seas. Although there is much more to Gambia this is one reason you should visit this exquisite country.
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I honestly cannot remember the first time I went to Gambia, but only that it has always been home. we recently went in 2015, saying that we enjoyed the trip is an understatement. We traveled by air to Senegal and stayed overnight at Dakar. The next morning, we woke up earlier and took a car drove for about 3 hours to Banjul the capital.
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Abuko is uncommon among African natural wild life reserves: it's small, it's anything but difficult to reach and you do not need to bother with a car to go in. With a variety of plants and animals, this reserve is one of the area's best bird watching location around 250 bird species have been recorded in Abuko. There are 5km pathways through the reserve, and a field station with sights over a watering hole that is regularly a decent place for wildlife viewing. The first time my family went to view Abuko we saw: porcupines, bush babies and ground squirrels as well as the endangered western red colobus monkeys and patas monkeys. The next sight we enjoyed in Gambia was the Kachikally crocodile pool. This is one of The Gambia's most popular tourist attractions. It is a very sacred site for local people in Gambia. In Gambia, the Crocodiles represent the fertility in woman so ladies who encounter challenges in conceiving a child frequently come here to PRAY and wash (any baby called Kachikally is said to be proof of the pools power. The pool and its nearby nature trail are home to many Nile crocodiles that you can watch lying on the bank. If you are not scared many of the crocodiles are calm enough to be touched (your guide will point you toward them). Try not to miss the small museum containing jujus (mystical special necklaces to shield you from hurt), drums and other social
The title of the movie “signs” is significant because before you even watch the movie it implies there is some sort of foreshadowing. “What are the signs?” and “Where do they come from?” are question you can immediately ponder. Just from viewing the movie poster alone you can see what appears to be “Signs” from Extraterrestrials.
Liberia was the second free black republic but was established by white Americans based on racism.
Ghana is located in west africa and its capital is Accra. The country was actually called the Gold Coast because of the ambulance of gold they had and also the abundant resources that they have. The country also is known for its history and its diverse animal life. Ghana was affected by the colonization of european countries, especially Britain. Ghana did trade with them, mostly with slaves and gold, they still felt enslaved.
From around 1800, people opposed slavery in the united states. Some abolitionists and slaveholders discussed the idea of setting up a colony in Africa as a place to relocate freed African-American slaves. They also tried to recruit colonists from among populations of free blacks and free people of color. Most opposed relocation, as they had been born and had claims to the United States.The first ship, Mayflower of Liberia, departed New York on February 6, 1820, for West Africa carrying 86 settlers. Between 1821 and 1838, the American Colonization Society developed the first settlement, which would be known as Liberia. On July 26, 1847, it declared its independence.in 1816, the future of Kru Country took a turn due to an event that took place
This paper explores the environmental policies of current-day Liberia. Emphasis is placed on post-civil war rule of law, personal waste disposal and infrastructure. In order to relay a sense of environmental policies in Liberia, this paper touches on the economy of Liberia as well as the basic demographics. An attempt is also made to touch on the disparity between conservation and a third-world population concerned chiefly with survival.
“Before the war, I had a very simple childhood…..and that changed very quickly” (Ishmael Beah-Child Soldier). Imagine the life of an American child, then think, what was life like for a child in Sierra Leone in 1991?... Abuse and torture, leaving you breathless. A child soldier who thereafter, lives with the emotional effects of war looking for a pathway to humanity. If he survives, the flashbacks will haunt him, yet he journeys on. Welcome to childhood... in Sierra Leone.
Everyone loves chocolate but not everyone knows how it’s made. Chocolate comes from the coco beans witch are mainly grown cote D’ivore. It goes through a process where it gets shipped from the United States and other countries in order to be made a liquidy substance.
As Americans, we live in a society today that is controlled by the media, and we are sometimes blind-sided by it and what it informs us about other countries due to the fact that the media leaves a mass amount of information. Questions that will be challenged example, why is it so important to learn about other countries history when we don’t even know much of our own? Or why does the media have such an incredible impact on how we view other countries like Africa. Our school systems are set up to, limited to what needs to be taught, so that our generations coming up, will not be as uneducated also uninformed about what is going on in the world. Africa history is beautiful history and some may say that Africa is where all of our world history started.
Mining; Sierra Leone is rich in natural resources available to be mined. By increasing investment in and receiving international support for this industry, Sierra Leon can
When learning about the history of the world, we can not ignore the fact that Africa plays a significant role. Many believe that Africa is the birth place of all races, and although that is true, the history and cultures of Africa and its natives are misunderstood among Americans. People do not take the time to expand their knowledge about Africa, yet they create their own perceptions of the continent based upon the image that America created. America creates this stereotype that Africa is inferior to the other continents by picturing them as savage like individuals who live an insufficient life. To truly understand Africa, you must understand these two important elements: the demographics of Africa and the true history of Africa
Uganda is a country located in Africa that is surrounded by Kenya and the Republic of Congo. Uganda’s capital is Kampala and some other major cities would be Gulu, Lira, Mbarara, Jinja, Bwizibwera, Mbale, Mukono, Kasese and Masaka. The coordinates are 1 00 N, 32 00 E and the total area of Uganda is two hundred forty one thirty eight thousand. The land is one hundred ninety seven hundred thousand square kilometers and the water being forty three nine hundred thirty eight thousand square kilometers. When you are comparatively speaking about Uganda it is just slightly smaller than the state of Oregon.
I come from Los Angeles, a city over 7,500 miles away from Nambonkaha, yet I am not new to the African culture. Having friends and teachers from various countries within the continent such as Ghana, Namibia, Egypt, and Rwanda. I remember my first introduction to my friend, Justin, who was from Ghana. I can distinctly recall the aroma of Coco Butter, which I only learned to identify in the following weeks. Growing up with a friend who is from Ghana never seemed odd to me, other than I would rarely be able to meet his entire family. I often would catch myself thinking about the cliché thoughts, What is it like over there? Is it safe to go? Should I go when I’m older? Each of these questions proved to be a fruitless argument, cycling through my
In the Book X of the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle concludes that a life of contemplation is the highest human activity. Aristotle states that the life of reason and contemplation will be the happiest because the gods are the happiest among all of us, and contemplation is characteristic of their own lives. Aristotle explained this statement in details when he states that the life of contemplation is more Godlike and since God is all-powerful it is safe to say that this life will lead us to the happiest and best life. These arguments are sound because he believes the life of contemplation to be the best life because it is the most Godlike. And since it is Godlike it can be considered the best life.
Building a nation… Slavery, Independence, Constitution, Military coups to Presidential elections! Senior Enlisted leaders, it is important to know that the freedoms we all prefer comes with a cost of sacrifice, bloodshed, and for some, nation before self for democracy. This essay will discuss the background, government, strategic importance, and future direction of Sierra Leone.
Food can influence your ability to adjust to excessive stress. If you improperly feed yourself - either by eating the wrong food or by eating the right food in inappropriate amounts - you will become vulnerable to stress. Make sure that you are getting your daily requirement of go, grow, and glow foods. There is no universal formula for this. Each person has different requirements, depending on the person's overall health, current medical condition, and level of physical activity.