Elinkine

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==History== A treaty between France and the leaders of Kagnout took place in Elinkine on March 25, 1851, resulting in the cession of the island of Carabane to France.

The well of Umar Tall was classified as a historic monument in 2003.

==Geography== The nearest towns are Efrane Elinkine, Sifoka, Carabane, Samatit, Santiaba Ouolof, and Tamani.

===Population=== According to PEPAM (Water and Sanitation Program for the Millennium), there are 339 people and 47 households in Elinkine.

===Economy=== This small fishing port is a popular tourist location. This is partially because of its beach, but also because it is the embarkation point for the island of Carabane. thumb|left|200px|A fishing village [[Image:Elinkine2.JPG|thumb|200px|A scalloped hammerhead drying at the port]]

==Bibliography== *{{Cite book|author=Muriel Scibilia|title=La Casamance ouvre ses cases. Tourisme au Sénégal|publisher=L’Harmattan|date=2003|pages=174|isbn=2-85802-676-9|language=fr}}

==External links== {{commons|:category:Elinkine|Elinkine}} *[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/SG/12/Elinkinde.html Maps, weather and airports for Elinkine] *{{in lang|fr}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20110724225449/http://www.pepam.gouv.sn/acces.php?idloc=02221006 Elinkine on the PEPAM website] *{{in lang|fr}} [http://sem-fund.com/elinkinefr.php Elinkine on the SEM website]{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Category:Populated places in Ziguinchor region

Elinkine

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