| Guinea-Bissau Guide | BAFATA |
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There is nothing in particular to do or see in Bafata, but it is located on the main road from Bissau to Kankan so if you are heading in that direction you will probably ... |
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| Guinea-Bissau Guide | BIJAGOS ISLANDS |
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The Bijagos islands are really great. The archipelago consists of some ten islands, all of them with a tropical beauty to them. One of the main attractions is the presenc... |
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| Guinea-Bissau Guide | BISSAU |
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Bissau is a quiet capital for African standards. There is not a lot going on; while the streets are half empty, many people just sit on their porches and chat.The town ha... |
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| Guinea-Bissau Guide | BOLAMA |
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Bolama a town in Guinea-Bissau situated on an island bearing the same name. The town and island are located between the Bijagos archipelago and the mainland.
Bolama w... |
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KNOW ABOUT THE WEATHER OF GUINEA-BISSAU BEFORE TRAVEL |
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December and January are the driest, coolest months and the best time to visit. In February the weather is pleasant, and you can party at the colorful... |
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VACCINATION CAMPAIGNS GIVE HOPE TO WOMEN IN GUINEA-BISSAU |
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In June 2007, UNICEF launched a national anti-tetanus campaign in Guinea-Bissau. Over 330,000 women of child-bearing age will be reached in three roun... |
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| CULTURE OF GUINEA-BISSAU |
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The music of Guinea-Bissau is usually associated with the polyrhythmic gumbe genre, the country's primary musical export. However, civil unrest and a ... |
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| UNDER THE FAÇADE OF RELIGIOUS STUDY, CHILDREN FALL VICTIM TO TRAFFICKING |
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Fande Djalo was sent to Senegal as a child ‘talibe’, or student of Islam, when he was only six years old. In Guinea-Bissau, where almost half of the p... |
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About Guinea-Bissau
Piquinino na tamanho - garandi na fama. Guinea-Bissau's motto translates as "Small in size - big in reputation." On the West African coast, wedged in between Senegal and Guinea-Conakry, Guinea-Bissau is about the size of Switzerland and has just 1.1 million people. Small size is undisputed, but Guinea-Bissau's big reputation is still developing. As a former Portuguese colony, surrounded by former French colonies, and a mainly animist country surrounded by majority Muslim countries, Guinea-Bissau's unique, laid back character is a treat for those traveling through West Africa. Although there are beautiful beaches, fantasy tropical islands, and fishing and hunting, the main attraction in Guinea-Bissau is the peop...
