| A tiny Portuguese colony, Guinea Bissau has come a | | | | lucky, you could see Ridley turtles nesting on the |
| long way since it gained independence. Today, it has | | | | sands. |
| carved a place for itself on the world map and has a | | | | The island of Bolama was once the capital of Portugal, |
| growing economy, where tourism plays a vital role. It is | | | | but ever since it was stripped of its title, the grand |
| divided into eight sectors and has one autonomous | | | | town, the island is filled with flora and fauna like |
| sector. | | | | nowhere else. If you want to look for some beaches, |
| It is one of the smallest countries in Western Africa, | | | | you will have to either go to the south side, or about |
| bordered by Senegal and Guinea. It was earlier known | | | | four kilometres from Bolama. |
| as Portuguese Guinea, but to avoid confusion the | | | | Arquipelago Dos Bijagos is another area popular with |
| name of its capital Bissau was added to the country's | | | | tourists. The cool breeze and beautiful palm trees |
| name, making it Guinea- Bissau. | | | | mesmerize the tourists with their welcoming arms. A |
| Similar in size to Taiwan, Guinea Bissau is a tropical | | | | place that is under the Unesco world heritage list, is an |
| country that is located at a low altitude. Most of its | | | | island that has many hidden treasures around every |
| interiors are savannah, and it faces a mixture of | | | | nook and corner. Since it is protected from the heavy |
| weather conditions through the year. When making a | | | | tides and the sandbanks, the kind of people who enjoy |
| holiday plan to visit this part of the world, here is a | | | | coming here are either biologists or nature lovers. |
| heads up with five things one must see while in Guinea | | | | Small in size like the rest of the country, Varela is a |
| Bissau. | | | | paradise for those who are tired of the hustle and |
| Along with the other islands, the Illha De orango and | | | | bustle of city life. Situated south of Cap Skirring, Varela |
| the National park are open to visitors through the year. | | | | is a breath of fresh air after a long tiring bumpy ride. |
| One can get to this place on a boat from Eticago | | | | The place has its share of Italian restaurants and |
| Village or from Bubaque. The place is filled with palm | | | | beaches where one can relax in. The pine forests |
| groves, and wood lands and the water have some of | | | | offer a bit of serenity and calm that no other resort |
| the finest kinds of crocodiles and hippos. If you are | | | | can. |