PROPOSAL FOR THE STATE OF MAP 2019/CALL FOR VENUES - SotM 2019 - The Gambia (The Smiling Coast of Africa)
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PROPOSAL FOR THE STATE OF MAP 2019/CALL FOR VENUES
SotM 2019 – The Gambia (The Smiling Coast of Africa)Koussanar
Maka-
Noiro Gouye
, Fass
16 30
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Kass
Panchang
Kaymor Nianija Bolong Wollof Jokul
ng Nyanga
lo Ndawen
MBulgurk Bo Kerr Batch Bantang
Bati Tobon
Diemballa UPPER Njau Jaha NIANIMARU
Niakoi
nija
Ker KAHI BADI
Ker Jah SALOUM FOREST PARK
Nia
Modi Konteh FOREST PARK
Jane Hali NIANIJA Bakadagy
Genge kunda Gungorong
Passi Wollof Bati Deer Bird Jamagen
Ngayene JUMBA YAKA Sakura NDar
Kau-ur Island
+
Pasari Island
FOREST PARK Island Kudang Wassu
LOWER Jahawur F Bantanto Carrol’s
Tenda Stone Circles
NIANI
Missira Pasari
Mandika Wharf Wassu Pallan
iala SALOUM BELAL Njubdu Island F Island
Band Kuntaur
+
Jafai Kudang Misira Mandinka
FOREST PARK F
Balanghar Maka
Karantaba
ker Nderry Jessadi F Pappa Island F Sokoi
NIAMINA EAST Baboon Island
Jakaba Kuntaur
SENEGAL
RIVER GAMBIA
NIAMINA NYASSANG
(BABOON ISLAND) (Close to
Fula Kunda
KIBERI
jarreng NIAMINA FOREST
Saboya DANKUNKU MBaien PARK
NATIONAL PARK the public) Ker Sait FOREST PARK Douta Bassi
Karang Si Kunda EAST Maka
Sukuta Maram
Demfai
N
Kerr Ayib Medina Sabakh Ngeyen Sanjal
SI KUNDA
FOREST PARK
Ba
Kunda Dalaba Mamu
Pateh C EN TR A L R IVER D IVISIO N Njagan
Brifu
SENEGAL
Buniada Point Maka Bala Walalan Maka Sam Manna
Amdallai Jissa Minteh Konteh Fana Barajali Fitu Swamp
NUIMI Duniajoe Mane Ker Ker Pate kunda Kunda Farafenni Yallal Ba Jamal NIAMINA Kai Kai Hai
SAMI Neteboulou
NATIONAL Fass Bali Njawara MBamori DANKUNKU KAOLANG Hai Wolof Karantaba
Marjow kore DOBO Mballo WEST Kunkafo
+
Jinak Toro Kunda Niji FOREST Cha Tabokoto
PARK FOREST PARK H Farafenni Dankunku Jarume Lamin Koto Swamp
Island JOKADU MBaien No Dipa Palen Wollof Kaolang PARK nn
el Koto Koli Karantaba
LOHEN Daru Illiasa Sukoto Island Choya
Saruja Tourist Camp Kanape
FOREST PARK Kuntaya LOWER Rilwan Nja (Njaba) Kunda Yallal Nema PAKALA
Fula
Kunda Katimina Kai Hai Kunda Bani Tenda Sami Barrakunda
Maccarthy F
Mbangkama Lohen FOREST PARK Kataba Wollof Island Mungo Park Falls
Njongon LOWER BADDIBU Kunda
Fort Kumbija
Kani
Pinyai
Sukuta
Sapu Memorial
Madina
Welligara
Ndungu Gunjur Alkali Kunda Sambang Sare Jakhaly Taba Nani Island Janjanbureh Sare Duto Mure
NUIMI JALABIRO Marrong Yareh
NORTH BANK
Kebbe Memmeh Munya Madina Tandi Kunda
Suwareh
FOREST PARK Kunda
Kunda Bambatenda Sara Kunda Fulla Kunda Malang
Umfally Brikama MACCARTHY Slave House
Kunda
Chamen KUMADI Gen Kunda F
UPPER Sambang a Pakali Passi Ba
Kerewan
Kunting (Mandingo) Ancient WULI EAST
Sacred KUSAYWA Saba Banni Mandori Katchang Yelitenda niam Samba Sira ISLAND Monument KUNKILLING Trading
Fort Bullen FOREST PARK BADDIBU Tenda
Sofa long Nderi
DIVISION
Crocodile Pool FOREST PARK Ba Sankuli to the Chinese FOREST Brifu
g
Kerr Samba Panchari Town
Bakang and Kinteh Kunda Sutukoba
on
Bo Sofanyama
Cape Points Barra Point H CENTRAL Balingho Sana Kunda Sare WULI WEST
Bol
Njaben Karataba Kunjatta Baro Kunda PARK
+ Kerewan
Bakau Katchikali Sacred Barra Buniadu Krul Point Camp Mansong
BADDIBU Sare Abdou Yoro Fori Bai
)
Berending Medina Denton Fula Boro
(Sami
Crocodile Pool MARIKE BAOBOLONG WETLAND Dasilami
Mansa
Ri
Fajara Essau Salikene Jenoi H FULLADU Beri Kunda Kunda Kunda
Seringe Mass FOREST PARK RESERVE Sutukung Bantang Koina Tenda Koina
ve
Jabisa
H Madina Katchang Jasobo Devil Pakali Konko
Ga
Bambali WEST Dobbo Koli Tuba Jar p Badja Kunda Kunjibili
ATLANTIC
Naude
r
Bafuloto Tubabkollon am
H Suara Point
Point Point
Nding Sankwia mbia Elephant JARRA
Fas Abdou
Sare NGai MADINA DEMBA Sulolor
Kunda
u
Torbeh Wappa Kunda
ah
Sw Kubasi Swamp
am
p Forest
Kanifing BANJUL Buiba Island EAST FOREST PARK Mandinka ug Chindeh yb Sw TAMBACOUDA
Kusun
Round H Soma Bai nd oto
Kololi H Point KONOWO La Fattatenda
OCEAN
Tendaba Mandinka Sa
BIJILO FOREST Serrekunda
Mootah Point Ruins of Salikeni FOREST PARK Toniataba House Tenda Joba
Galleh F Charjel Jonk Passamasi
GREATER BANJUL Kemoto Jali Point Tendaba KIANG Karantaba Jappeni Pata Manda Libras Sare
Mandinka Kenniba
Swam
PARK Point Tampaco Kerewan
H Portuguese CENTRAL Massembe Genieri NYAYABERI
BERIKOLONG Bureng Bansang Silere
Latrikunda Camp FOREST PARK Wellingara Sare Swamp Boro
AREA
ia
Bakalarr Jurunku Trading Post Tankular FOREST PARK
p
Batelling Yarobawal
Sanneh-
Sukuta
Sabiji JARRA WEST JARRA CENTRAL Bantanto Sana Niankui Kurau Wonku Kandakase
F Kristi Kunda
Mentering ABUKO UPPER NUIMI NDikiri
b
Sare Sofi Garowal
+
Cannon Nema Kolior Kaiaf Kuto
Bijilo Jallubeh Dobang Kunda Kantale
LOWER
Holy Site NATURE RESERVE Jassong Limbambulu
Swamp
KIANG BANKUBA
m RIVER
Island SALAGI Sitanunku Janneh KIANG WEST Battle Site Sasita Kunda SANDU Baraji KUSUN Fatoto
Darsilami Yamadu
Dog Island Diganteh FOREST PARK Kulari Kunda
a
Banjul Pakau 1863 Kwinella EAST FOREST PAK
TANJI BIRD
FOREST
Nding Lamin Mandinari (Charles
Penku
Kunda NATIONAL PARK BRIKAMA Jalangbera Mabali
Cha Kunda Sutukonding Kunda
Fajang Song
G
Brufut PARK Dongoro Kuta Suma Kumbul
RESERVE Island) FOREST MUTARO
Njolfen Senoba TAMBAJANG
Ba Santanto
Diabugu Kunda or Swamp Kunda
Taibatu
Tanji
KOMBO NORTH Dog Island Slave Sika DIVISION PARK KUNDA
Madina
FOREST PARK Daru Riv Pa
in Tambasansang Ghost Perai KANTORA JUNDALA
Village
Tanji
Point
House Baduma Karantaba Manduar Jali Dumbutu FOREST PARK Bubu Koro
er Faraba Town Suduwol
Museum Banjul Lamin KIANG WEST Kuli Jula Tabajang Missira Ga Swamp Koli Diabugu
FOREST PARK
Solifor Point Yundum international Airport Jufureh (Village with Sika Point
Bintang Maniama
Kunda Sanchabari Kunda mb Kunda Alpha
Lamin Point H Albreda “Roots” Connections) Burrong FABA
Julangel ia Damfa Karantaba Misera
Jambur Makasutu
Riv (Albadarr) Point Forest Keneba Medical Research FOREST
Pottery Prufu
Kunda Nyamanari
er Council Field Station PARK Kossemar Kundam Diabugu Gambissara Manda
Tujereng Cultural Forest Fort James Fort James Swamp
Santamba Tenda
Ndiamakouta Jum SIBI KUROTO Kanyube Alunghari H Kunda Basilla Lamol
KOMBO NYABAI
FOREST PARK
KABAFITA Kembujeh
FOREST Nding
Island
Missira
g
Wharf Jifarong
Sankandi Sare Bojo Mankama FOREST PARK
Pottery Basse Santa Su
F + Medina
SOUTH Jambanjeli
PARK Kuloro
Tumani
Tenda
Sansankoto
Ruins of
Tenda lon
o Darusalem Site of Murder of British Bakadagy
HELA KUNDA Kabakama Dinguiri
Market and Sanunding
Pirang Faraba Island Jakoi gB Bulufula FOREST PARK Mansajang
Sanyang Point Camp Bulanjor Portiguese an Commissioners, 1900 Trading Houses
Brikama Mandina Sibrik int Sotuma Sire
Sanyang Craft Market and
Ba Banta Trading Post B Tintiba Jattaba SABI
Kunda Banico
Wood Cavers FURUYAR Bondali Hela Kunda FULLADU Key
FOREST PARK KOMBO FONI BINTANG Jurun
Kayabor
Tenda Kalagi EAST
Numuyell FOREST Kumbija
Koro
Manduar Faraba
EAST Ruins of British KARANAI Bwiam GAMBISARA PARK
+
Brefet Bintang
gK
Banta Sitta Iron Suma Demba Kunda
KOMBO CENTRAL Trading British Kanfenda Sintet FOREST PARK
um
Kachumeh Basori Pot Kanjibat Kunda Kuto
Kassagne
W E S T E Somita
RN
Gambissara
ani
Sotokoi BAMA KUNO
Bu Bondali
FINTO FOREST PARK Sibanor lan FONI
(
Nyofelleh Marakissa g a Sabi
MANERE Jola
+ Kafuta
+ +
FONI Kanilai
FONI JARROL Badiara
r)
FOREST PARK Game
Busura
Douassu Bessi Ndemban Battabut
KANSALA Chabai
Sifoe Chapechum Gikess
Kantora Gebangarr Park BONDALI
KAHLENGE
Kenyekenye
Ormorto FOREST PARK Bulok
FONI BREFET Kusamai Banubor Allah Kankuran Kamamudu
Kandion
Darsilami Ballen Brikama
Jamengo
Holy Site
Gunjur Dimbaya Kunda
Mangana
Bator Berrending
Sateh Kandiadiou
in
Seleti
he
Dombondir
lla
A Velingara Medina Gounas
SENEGAL
Kartong KOLDA
Folonko
Allahein
ZIGUINCHOR BIGNONAAbout the Gambia
Location Population
West Africa (one of the smallest countries in mainland Africa) 1.8 million
Area Ethnic Diversity and languages
11,295 sq. km (4361 sq. miles) Official Language: English
Other Languages: Mandinka, Wollof, Fula, Jola, Sarahule, Serer, Manjago, Creole
Capital (known as Aku)
Banjul French is spoken quite widely. In addition, some staff in hotels, restaurants and
excursion agencies speak other languages including German, Italian, Dutch,
Currency French and the Scandinavian languages.
Dalasi (GMD), pronounced da-la-si
Religious Tolerance and Diversity
Time Zone The Gambia is one of the most religious tolerant nations in the world. Indeed,
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) most people are inter-related, regardless of their religious backgrounds; it is
not uncommon to find Muslims and Christians married to each other, or closely
connected. Religious days and feasts – both Christian and Muslim - are celebrated
nationally. This has been the case since time immemorial, and continues today.
Muslims account for 85% of the population. The other 15% is comprised of
Christians and practitioners of other African traditional religions.
Economic Activity
Tourism is a major industry in The Gambia. Others include agriculture, agro
Climate processing, fisheries, livestock, manufacturing and pertroleum.
The country enjoys virtually uninterrupted sunshine and high daytime
temperatures with almost no rainfall from November to June. From July to
October the humidity level is high, and the sunshine is punctuated by heavy
tropical showers.Brief History of The Gambia Archaeological evidence, in particular the Wassu Stone Circle, shows that people have been living in the region since 500 BC Around 1200 saw the first migration of the Fula to the region; they now account for about 20% of Gambia’s population. Between 1400 and 1600 the region fell under the Mali Empire, the first of the great empires in West Africa to reach the Atlantic coast. The Malinke (Mandinka) ruled, a subset of the Mandé peoples who are spread across West Africa, and are now the dominant ethnic group in The Gambia. Towards the end of the 16th century, the region came under the control of the Songhai Empire, but incursions by forces from Morocco, and then the arrival of Portuguese traders quickened its collapse. The Portuguese, British and French all tried to claim the region as part of their colonial empire; Britain gained the narrow tongue of land which was sandwiched within French territory. During the 17th and 18th century, the region was a major source of slaves for the trans-Atlantic trade. When Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807 it met with resistance in The Gambia; a military post was set up at Bathurst (now Banjul) to aid anti-slavery measures. Indeed, slavery in The Gambia was only abolished in 1906. In 1889 the boundary between The Gambia and Senegal was agreed by Britain and France. Five years later, with increasing colonial activity inland, it became a British protectorate. Independence was granted on 18 February 1965, with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state and Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara as prime minister. A republic was declared five years later, on 24 April 1970, with Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara becoming president. A military coup in 1994 deposed President Jawara, who had been in power for 32 years (since becoming prime minister in 1962). Yahya Jammeh remained Head of State since 1994 to January 2017. Yahya Jammeh lost to Adama Barrow in an election that was followed by high tensions requiring the intervention of ECOWAS troops to force him to accept and step down. Adama Barrow is the current democratically elected and siting president.
Why The Gambia? Studio. The centre is involved in various ICT research
and related work with the Freedom Online Coalition
www.freedomonlinecoalition.com work Group 3 on
The country major hotels are uniquely positioned on the
Transparency and Privacy online and also the Open Data
coastline and it has great accessibility through the Rover
Charter www.opendatacharter.net.
Gambia all year round. The country which just ushered
in a new democratic government on the 19th of January
The centre also runs the Google Developers Group and
2017 with the slogan “The Gambia is open for Business”,
carries out numerous outreach programs for young people
It has already started attracting major conferences, with
interested in programming at our centre.
the Organization of Islamic Countries conference slated
for December 2019. The Local host The Gambia YMCAs
Our Team Members are:
Computer Training Centre and Digital Studio has great
working and collaborating relationship with the Ministry
• Poncelet O. Ileleji
of Information Communication and Infrastructure, who’s
Minister will officially open the conference. It has a lot of • Anna Anet Sambou
collaborative relationship with all the major hotels, youth
organizations, the University of the Gambia, as a leading
centre and NGO for youth empowerment through ICT
When?
including the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The centre is We propose the second weekend of May 2019, as the
known locally to host and organize Youth related ICT events recommended date for State of the Map. Our bid includes
and host the secretariat of the Information Technology a quotation for the recommended venue on that weekend.
Association of the Gambia. The centre is a big player in We can consider alternative dates.
promoting girls in ICT with 90% of the centre personnel as
women, who play leading management roles in organizing
events. Where?
The Gambia is also uniquely poised as a conference The Smiling Coast of Africa as commonly referred to The
destination based on its friendly customer service, peaceful Gambia is famous for its hospitality which makes it an
nature, where visitors feel safe at anytime of the day, and ideal choice for seeking suitable venues with a flair for the
its unique hotels with affordable prices. Its local Internet exotic. Many of the hotels offer meeting facilities, all with
Service Providers and TElcos have made sure all major the bonus of a tropical beach location for after-business
hotels have reliable and efficient Bandwidth for Internet relaxation.
Access.
Our bid includes a firm quotation for our recommended
tropical venue, on the recommended dates.
Who is the SotM Gambia Team?
Catering services are by the hotel and we have provided
The Gambia Bid team is composed of Computer Scientist the quotes.
and ICT Experts from Banjul, The Gambia working at
the Gambia YMCA Computer Training Centre and DigitalTransportation International (IATA: BJL) is the international airport of
Banjul, capital of the Gambia, and the only paved airport of
the country. The airport is located in Yundum about 24km
The transportation system in The Gambia mixes both public
from Banjul, the capital city of The Gambia.
and private operations and consists of a system of roads
(both paved and unpaved), water and air transportation.
Tourist Taxis (green) are parked in the main hotel areas. Entry Requirements
They charge for waiting time and this should be negotiated,
prior to your journey. There are no railways in the country. Citizens of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, the
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and
other nations with a reciprocal visa abolition agreement
Car Rental
with The Gambia do not require a visa to enter the country,
The car rentals sector is not very well developed. You can whether on holiday or on a business trip not exceeding
pick up a vehicle at Banjul International Airport’s front 90 days. All other nationalities should possess a visa,
booths or in the coastal resorts, but elsewhere in the which is available from any of the Gambian embassies
country the possibilities of getting one are basically slim to and consulates: London, Paris, Washington DC, Brussels,
none. Daily rates including insurance and mileage can be Taipei, Rabat, Jeddah, Havana, Dakar, Lagos, Freetown and
pretty steep, and for a 4WD can go through the roof. Guinea Bissau. Citizens from France, Portugal, Switzerland
Ukraine, Czech Republic, Belgium, Poland and Russia are
There are now a few car rental firms operating in The exempted from visa from October to April.
Gambia, like AB Gambia Car Rental, AVIS, Hertz and Afriq
Cars. Your hotels’ receptionists can best advise you where
Tourists and others travelling on last minute bookings
to look for the most convenient car to hire from.
will be allowed entry but will be required to submit their
Alternatively you can hire a taxi on a daily basis as it passport to the Department of Immigration in Banjul
simpler and cheaper. However low the prices, don’t get within 48 hours to be issued a proper visa.
into a vehicle that’s not roadworthy, has an impatient
driver or someone you cannot communicate easily with. Health Requirements
Finally, ask politely to see his or her driver’s license is up to
date, the seat belt is working properly, and the lights and An International Certificate of Vaccination is no longer
signals are in good working order. compulsory for visitors to The Gambia. However, a yellow
fever vaccination will be required for visitors from Europe
International Travel and North America. The last outbreak of yellow fever in The
Gambia was in 1978 and there is no immediate danger to
Requirements and Advice visitors. Anti-malaria medicine is however recommended
and visitors should consult their doctors on which pills
Banjul International Airport to take. Visitors are also advised to bring along insect
repellents, sun screen, anti-fungal creams and disinfectant
Banjul International Airport also known as Yundumas they may prove expensive or unobtainable in certain parts of the country. There Thomas Cook Scandinavia, Brussels Airline
are several hospitals and clinics operated by the Government as well as by private
practitioners which provide both therapeutic and preventative healthcare. From Belgium
Brussels Airline, TUI- Belguim
Travel Insurance
From Holland
Visitors are advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance covering the TUI Holland (Arke fly), Travelpoort, Corendon
following:
From Spain
• Injury • Death • Illness Vueling, Binter Canaries, Royal Air Marco
• Personal belongings • Baggage damage/loss or delay From Germany
Brussels Airline and Vueling, connecting flights available from other European
Countries
Duty Free
From the United States
For further information on duty free restrictions, please contact the Director
Connecting flights available from Europe.
General of Customs and Excise in Banjul. website: http://www.gra.gm
From the West African sub-region
By Air Fly Mid Africa, Asky and Royal Air Maroc.
There are a number of tour operator chartered flights to The Gambia. Most of
By Sea
these operate only in the winter months (November to April). Some charters
operate throughout the year, as do some scheduled airlines serving Banjul
Banjul has a deep- sea port, which receives several cruise ships all year round.
International Airport.
Container ships and other freighters call into Banjul Port from all over the world.
From the USA
Brussels Airline, Royal air Maroc connecting flights available from Europe
By Road
From the UK There is a road link between Dakar and Banjul; the journey takes between five
Thomas Cook, Gambia Experience, Royal Air Marco
and six hours. There is also a road link with Ziguinchor, in Southern Senegal, and
Bissau. A four-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended for these journeys.
From Morocco
Royal Air Maroc.
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