 Guinea-Bissau
situated on the West Coast of Africa is a small country
bordering Senegal and the Republic of Guinea; here the
population speaks Portuguese, French, Creole and several
different local dialects. Bissau is the capital and the
country also comprises the Bijagos Islands and the
island of Bolama.
The country’s inner landscape is rich in thick forests,
plateaus and mountains, while on the coast there are
numerous inlets and mangrove swamps, dotted with
traditional fishing villages and exceptional sandy
beaches rich in wildlife.
The Bijagos Archipelago is magnificent, its islands
teeming with turtles, sharks, manatees and rare types of
hippopotamus that live in salty water. Here indigenous
people live from the islands, which have preserved their
exceptional beauty. The Cantanheuz Natural Park in
Jemberem is another beautiful site; it is a protected
area where birds, monkeys and other species can be
observed.
The capital permeates a relaxed atmosphere with its
Portuguese quarter of meandering streets and
Mediterranean style houses. The Museum of African
Artifacts is a treasure chest of traditional African Art
and well worth a visit.
The climate is tropical, with the rainy season going
from June to October and the dry one from December to
April. The temperatures vary according to the altitude,
although on the coast the temperatures are high as well
as the humidity.
The people from Guinea Bissau are called Guineans.
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