Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau is a country with a strong European culture, as it was under Portuguese rule. Guinea-Bissau is one of the poorest countries in the world due to the ongoing civil war and remains economically poor. However, since the capital city of Bissau is the largest city, it has many tourist attractions and many attractions.
Location
Bissau is a city located in the southern part of Guinea-Bissau.
History
Guinea-Bissau was a very small economic zone until the Middle Ages. When the Portuguese visited and ruled the area around 1446, Bissau flourished in the slave trade. In 1942, it became the capital of Portuguese Guinea, and the economy developed further. However, after that, although it became independent, civil war and coup d’etat have occurred, and the country is in turmoil.
Climate
Bissau belongs to the savanna climate. Temperatures range from 17 ° C to 40 ° C throughout the year.
Language
Portuguese is the official language in Guinea-Bissau. Other than that, Creole is often used, and Fula and Mandinka are also used.
Security
Security in Bissau is unstable. The country is rough due to civil war and coup d’etat, so caution is required.
Race
Guinea-Bissau is mainly Fulani, Mandinka, Balanta, etc., but there are also many other ethnic minorities.
industry
There is almost no industry in Bissau. Most people focus on agriculture and don’t grow much crops, so low productivity is a problem. It has become one of the poorest countries in the world.
religion
Guinea-Bissau is 50% Muslim. Others are Christians.
currency
West African CFA francs are used.
Sightseeing spot 1 : Porto de Bissau
It is a big port in Bissau. Since Bissau flourished in the slave trade, this harbor is a place to tell the history of Bissau. Ferries to other islands also leave here.
Sightseeing spot 2 : Igreja Catolica da Bissau
It’s a big church in Bissau. On weekends, music plays in the church and you can hear the songs of the people who gathered for worship.
Sightseeing spot 3 : Bissau Main Market
The market in Bissau. In this market, there are many shops selling not only food but also traditional African crafts and folk crafts, and there are very unique products.
Sightseeing spot 4 : Presidential Palace
Guinea-Bissau Presidential Residence. Guinea-Bissau is currently undergoing demonstrations and terrorism, and is unstable, so security is quite strict.
Hotel
There are plenty of accommodations in Bissau. The nearest airport is Oswald Vieira International Airport. Tickets and accommodations can be booked from the link below. It also supports other languages.
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