Bibliograph

The Gambia, the Bradt travel guide, Philip Briggs, updated by Simon Fenton

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The Gambia, the Bradt travel guide, Philip Briggs, updated by Simon Fenton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-255) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Gambia

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1017788447

Responsibility statement

Philip Briggs, updated by Simon Fenton

Series statement

Bradt travel guide

Sub title

the Bradt travel guide

Summary

"With 16 well-researched chapters and 26 useful maps, this new thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt's The Gambia remains the most comprehensive guide available in any language to what is the smallest country on mainland Africa. As well as encompassing the popular coastal resorts, the guide also provides all the detailed information required to explore the relatively undeveloped interior, making it ideal for both visitors on organised packaged holidays and independent travellers alike. Bradt's The Gambia reveals all the background and practical information needed to explore arguably Africa's most welcoming and safest country with its plethora of beach resorts - catering to all tastes and budgets - that line the 80km stretch of tropical coastline running from the capital Banjul to the remote southern border. Small in size but rich in African character, The Gambia offers perhaps the closest English-speaking 'winter sun' destination from Europe. Justifiably popular with birdwatchers, the lush mangrove- and jungle-fringed river is also home to crocodiles, hippos, chimpanzees and a variety of monkeys. Historic attractions include the mysterious megalithic stone circles at Wassu and Ker Batch, and the fortified James Island and former slave-trading village of Juffureh (to where Alex Haley traced his ancestry in the book and TV programme Roots) - all of which form part of the country's two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and offer rich pickings to moderately adventurous travellers." -- Provided by publisher

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