Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa bordered by Senegal, Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. It includes mainland territories and the Bijagós Archipelago, known for its coastal wetlands and biodiversity. Guinea-Bissau is studied in relation to mangrove ecosystems, fisheries, agriculture and climate variability affecting coastal and riverine environments.

Image: Symbiosis between herons and hippos in the An-ôr lagoon, Orango National Park (s. Bijagos archipelago)
G.Bissau’s Bijagos archipelago added to UNESCO World Heritage listNews

G.Bissau’s Bijagos archipelago added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | AFP The Bijagos Archipelago off the coast of west Africa was declared a World Heritage site by the UN's cultural agency on Sunday,…
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