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The Gambia & Senegal travel guide

The Gambia & Senegal - History, Culture & Food (Chapter)

This chapter contains the History, Culture, Music, Environment, Birds of The Gambia & Senegal and Food & Drink chapters from Lonely Planet's The Gambia & Senegal guidebook .

This chapter gives you all the background you need to get the most out of your trip to The Gambia and Senegal. Get a grasp on the region's rollicking history, complex cultural practices and bewildering birdlife, plus an introduction to its renowned music and culinary scenes.

  • avoid social gaffes with our guide to greetings and social interaction
  • get your soundtrack right with a playlist of classic and current local music
  • use the comprehensive 'Birds' chapter to sort out your tinkerbirds from your turacos
  • all the staples and specialties of Gambian and Senegalese cooking

Coverage includes: History, The National Psyche, Daily Life, Ethnic Groups of The Gambia & Senegal, Religion, Women in Gambia & Senegal, Media, Sport, The Arts, Music, Literature, Cinema, Architecture, Environment, National Parks, Environmental Issues, Birds & Bird Habitats, Food & Drink, Celebrations, Food Glossary.

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