Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in western Africa, and one of the smallest nations in continental Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west. Formerly the Portuguese colony of Portuguese Guinea, upon independence the name of its capital, Bissau, was added to the country's official name in order to prevent confusion between itself and the Republic of Guinea.
Travel to Guinea Bissau-Why Not Consider It
Although a relatively small country, Guinea-Bissau's beaches and wildlife are outstanding while West African traditions and Portuguese colonial remains can still be seen. On the coast, one finds fishing villages surrounded by forests, whereas further inland the country is dry and dusty. The islands off the coast of Guinea-Bissau (the Bijagos Archipelago) are of exceptional beauty. These islands are home to a group of indigenous people. Turtles, sharks, manatees, and a very special and very rare form of hippopotamus that lives mostly in salt-water can all be seen here.
Source: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea Bissau
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