Guinea bissau

Before being colonized by the Europeans, almost the entire territory of Guinea-Bissau was part of the Kingdom of Gabu, tributary of the Empire of Mali, of the Mandingas, which had flourished from 1235. Rich and sumptuous state, it extended between the Senegal River Region and Upper Niger. Traditional marriage in Guinea-Bissau symbolizes the birth of a new family, and is one of the most important rituals in Guinea-Bissau society.

Bijagos Islands in Guinea Bissau, traditional dance and mask

Guinea-Bissaus Bijagos islands make up Africas most numerous yet least well-known coastal archipelago.

Sitting on the far west coast of Africa, just south of Senegal, Guinea Bissau is a small yet vibrant African nation just beginning to take its place on the tour

This living laboratory could hold the key to controlling malaria and other conditions.

Long side-lined for its poor human rights record and extensive repertoire of political instabilities (no president has ever managed to complete a full five-year term since independence here!), the Guinea-Bissau ... Read more

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As the capital city of Guinea Bissau, Bissau is actually the largest and most affluent city in the country. Direct flights in to the city are readily available especially by the Senegal Airlines which have frequent flights from Dakar to the country. Once you have landed in Bissau, you can get around the city in the plentiful, cheap taxis. Despite being a huge city, don’t expect extra ordinary attraction in Bissau but it is still a great city especially when you are planning an African trip…