How Do You Find Hotels In Guinea Bissau?
Formerly a Portugese colony in West Africa, Guinea Bissau is one of the smallest nations in continental Africa, and one of the twenty poorest countries in the world. Bordered by Senegal to the North, Guinea to the South and East, and the Atlantic Ocean to the West, Guinea Bissau is known for its jungle-like terrain, tropical climate and warm, party-loving people. Witness modern political history. Guinea Bissau was controlled by a revolutionary council until 1984, and after over ten years of civil unrest (including a civil war in 1998), Joao Bernardo Vieira was elected President in 2005, and a multi-party democracy has been adopted. Walk on the winding streets of the old Portugese quarter in the capital city of Bissau to see some wonderful examples of colonial architecture. Experience the cultural diversity of Guinea Bissau. Although Portugese is the official language, many other languages are spoken and a variety of customs are observed. Hail a toca-toca (taxi) for travel within the ca