Maila, I don't use 'THE' before my country. From past experience, in the 60's to be precise, mails or references made to Gambia, were confused with Zambia. I don't know of Zambia as "THE Zambia." Ps. how was trip to DC last week? SAUL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------