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The first World Scout Jamboree was held in 1920 and it brought together some 8000 Scouts from 34 countries. The spirit and drive for Scouts to get together at international events has never diminished, and there are hundreds of "international" Scouting events each year. But getting together does not always require a physical presence;

In 1957, the concept of the World Scout Jamboree On The Air (or JOTA) was launched allowing more than half-a-million Scouts and Girl Guides each year to communicate using amateur radio.

In 1996, JOTA was joined by the World Scout Jamboree on the Internet (or JOTI) allowing even more members to join together using home computers and the Internet.