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Guinea-Bissauan Culture: Guinea-Bissauan Music, Languages of Guinea-Bissau, National Symbols of Guinea-Bissau, Religion in Guinea-Bissau GUINEA-BISSAU: An entry from Macmillan Reference USA's <i>Countries and Their Cultures</i> by ERIC GABLE, 2001 Educational specifications for the Bissau Teacher Training Institute by Richard F Tonigan, 1977 Art of the Baga: A Drama of Cultural Reinvention (African art) by Frederick Lamp, 1996-10

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1. MapZones.com : Guinea-Bissau
   GuineaBissau Map, History, Culture, People, Population, Climate, Economy, Animal and plants, Languages capital, island, major city, province, Communications State, Currency, Religion, Government, Organization, Defence Guinea-Bissau Maps. guinea-bissau culture. Guinea-Bissau History  
   http://www.mapzones.com/world/africa/guinea_bissau/index.php
   
   Extractions: Country Info Guinea-Bissau Introduction Guinea-Bissau General Data Guinea-Bissau Maps Guinea-Bissau Culture ... Guinea-Bissau Time and Date Guinea Bissau Introduction Back to Top Guinea Bissau, republic in north-western Africa, bounded on the north by Senegal, on the east and south by Guinea, and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Guinea-Bissau includes about 60 offshore islands, among them the Bijagós (Bissagos) Islands. The country gained its independence from Portugal in 1974. The area is 36,125 sq km (13,948 sq mi). The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau Official Name -Republic of Guinea-Bissau

2. Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Guinea-Bissau | Culture
   guineabissau culture. The Bissau carnival is a feast of carved masksand coloured costumes, but during the rest of the year these  
   http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/guinea_bissau/culture.htm
   
   Extractions: Guinea-Bissau The Bissau carnival is a feast of carved masks and coloured costumes, but during the rest of the year these are not prevalent on the mainland. The traditions are instead kept alive by the Bjango people on the islands. Seated statues of the spirit Iran, complete with jaunty top hat, witness agricultural and initiation rituals. Masks representing sharks, sawfish, hippos and bulls with real horns (the Dugn'be) are used. The hippo mask is so big, it has carved legs to hold it up. Traditional dance and music are heavily influenced by neighbouring Senegal and Gambia. Women move frenetically to the sound of the harp-like kora and the xylophone-like balafon . Modern music mixes these roots with a Latin twist from its Portuguese heritage, and salsa is a big thing. About 40% of Guinea-Bissau's people (mainly Fula and Mandinka) are Muslims; they are concentrated more upcountry than along the coast. Except for a few Christians in the towns, the rest follow traditional beliefs. The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese but Crioulo, a hybrid of medieval Portuguese and local words, is more commonly spoken. French is understood in the more touristy areas.

3. Guinea-Bissau Vacation Guide: Romantic Guinea-Bissau Vacations, Guinea-Bissau Sa
   Vacations Email this page Bookmark this page. guineabissau culture.Population 1,285,715 (July 2000 est.) Nationality noun Guinean  
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4. ZUJI
   guineabissau culture, About 40% of Guinea-Bissau's people (mainly Fula and Mandinka)are Muslims; they are concentrated more upcountry than along the coast.  
   http://www.zuji.com.sg/dest/guide/0,1277,ZUJISG|369|1320|1,00.html
   
   Extractions: About ZUJI Travel Resource Links Travel Resources Home Research a Destination Convert Currency Check Weather Check Visa Requirements Buy Travel Insurance Flight Arrival/Departure Info Book a Flight Find a Hotel Hire a Car Log-in Log-out Become a Member Site Map Travel Resources Home Destination Guides Travel Tools Culture The Bissau carnival is a feast of carved masks and coloured costumes, but during the rest of the year these are not prevalent on the mainland. The traditions are instead kept alive by the Bjango people on the islands. Seated statues of the spirit Iran, complete with jaunty top hat, witness agricultural and initiation rituals. Masks representing sharks, sawfish, hippos and bulls with real horns (the Dugn'be) are used. The hippo mask is so big, it has carved legs to hold it up. Traditional dance and music are heavily influenced by neighbouring Senegal and Gambia. Women move frenetically to the sound of the harp-like kora and the xylophone-like balafon . Modern music mixes these roots with a Latin twist from its Portuguese heritage, and

5. Mediaport
   Symbolic performances in public play an extremely important part in social life in guineabissau. Typical examples of this are the traditional performances of the Bijagos people, or the popular improvised sketches that parody daily life. affected by a vision of culture as an instrument of revolutionary combat.  
   http://www.mediaport.net/AeC/Theatre/Pays/Guin_eacute_e_Bissau.en.html

6. Guinea-Bissau (01/02)
   Party for the Independence of guineabissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC); the guinea-bissau Resistance-Ba-Fata Movement Minister of Education, Youth, culture and SportGeraldo Martins  
   http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5454.htm

7. Guinea-Bissau
   Resource details the historic and general facts related to this country in Africa. Check out the flag and map images. Business. Society culture. Health Science The land now known as guineabissau was once the kingdom of Gabú, which was part of the larger Mali empire.  
   http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107604.html
   
   Extractions: World Countries Infoplease Atlas: Guinea-Bissau Republic of Guinea-Bissau National name: President: Prime Minister: Area: 13,946 sq mi (36,120 sq km) Population (2003 est.): 1,360,827 (growth rate: 2.2%); birth rate: 38.4/1000; infant mortality rate: 110.3/1000; density per sq mi: 98 Capital and largest city (1991 est.): Bissau, 200,000 Monetary unit: CFA Franc Languages: Portuguese Criolo, African languages Ethnicity/race: African 99% (Balanta 30%, Fula 20%, Manjaca 14%, Mandinga 13%, Papel 7%), European and mulatto less than 1% Religions: traditional 65%, Islam 30%, Christian 5% Literacy rate: Economic summary: GDP/PPP (2001 est.): $1.2 billion; per capita $900.

8. MapZones.com Culture
   guineabissau, culture, Back to Top. Cultural life in guinea-bissauis mainly organized by the government. A state radio station exists  
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   Extractions: Country Info Guinea-Bissau Introduction Guinea-Bissau General Data Guinea-Bissau Maps Guinea-Bissau Culture ... Guinea-Bissau Time and Date Guinea-Bissau Culture Back to Top Cultural life in Guinea-Bissau is mainly organized by the government. A state radio station exists, and an experimental television program is run in conjunction with the Portuguese broadcasting system. The government publishes its own newspaper, Nô Pintcha. The National Institute of Studies and Research (INEP) sponsors social and scientific investigation and publishes Soronda, a journal of Guinean studies. The national arts institute maintains a school of music and dance and sponsors frequent concerts. There is a public library and museum. Egypt Maps

9. Guinea - Bissau On The Internet
   An annotated guide to internet resources on guineabissau. Afro-Caribéennes - guinea-bissau. "Ce serveur non commercial a pour vocation de promouvoir la culture Afro-Caribéenne  
   http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/guin-bis.html

10. Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Guinea-Bissau | Introduction
    Activities. History. culture. Environment. Getting There Away for independence, civil conflict and guerrilla warfare, guineabissau is showing signs that it is slowly rising  
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    Extractions: Guinea-Bissau Ravaged by protracted struggles for independence, civil conflict and guerrilla warfare, Guinea-Bissau is showing signs that it is slowly rising from the rubble. Multiparty democracy and foreign aid are helping, but internal unrest and troubles in neighbouring Senegal continue to provide Guinea-Bissau with unwanted headaches. The current political stability is fragile and the impoverished country's future is uncertain, leading the UN to request that meetings seeking national reconciliation take place within the country. That said, Guinea-Bissau has escaped being trashed by tourists, and thanks to its small size it's relatively easy to travel around. With beautiful unspoilt scenery and plenty of wildlife, West African traditions and Portuguese colonial remains, Guinea-Bissau has a lot going for it. If you want to really get away from it all, the remote beaches of the Bijagos islands are hard to beat. In a country with more monkeys than tourists, you just need to watch out you don't eat one (monkey, that is). Full country name: Republic of Guinea-Bissau

11. Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Guinea-Bissau | Off The Beaten Track
    The 18plus islands off the coast of guinea-bissau make up the Bijagos unspoilt wildernessand beaches, as well as fascinating indigenous culture and traditions  
    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/guinea_bissau/obt.htm
    
    Extractions: Guinea-Bissau The islands to the northwest have stunning beaches and clear water; there's an airstrip on Caravela, so if you're feeling flash you can charter a plane. The southern Orango group of islands are a national park harbouring saltwater hippos, crocodiles and birds in palm groves and woodland. It's also one of the largest nesting sites for the green and Ridley turtle on the West African coast. With the exception of Bubaque and Bolama, the islands are quite hard to get to; ferry connections are inconvenient and tourist facilities virtually nonexistent. But if you have time and perseverance, you can't get much farther off the beaten track. back to top This small village is the centre of a community-based conservation project, the Cantanhez Natural Park . Initiated to protect birds, monkeys and particularly chimpanzees (debate rages as to whether they exist in Guinea-Bissau), the sacred forest is best navigated with a guide. You can arrange a tour through the local chief.

12. ITravel | Guinea-Bissau Travel Guides
    Free guineabissau Travel Guide. Get Insider Travel Tips for guinea-bissau on anything from hotels, culture, nightlife, food and much more.  
    http://www.iagora.com/itravel/icities/guinea-bissau/cc_index.html
    
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13. AdmiNet - Guinea-Bissau
    Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Française en guineabissau. Parliament Politicalorganisations Cities and Towns Agriculture Finance Law Art, culture Health  
    http://www.adminet.com/world/gw/
    
    Extractions: Parliament Political organisations Cities and Towns Agriculture Finance Law Art, Culture Health Environment Sports Jobs Companies Industry Small and Medium Enterprises Telecom Information Highways Travel, Transportation Chambers of Commerce and Industry Education Universities Press, Entertainment Defence WWW resources about Guinea-Bissau Grateful thanks to : for useful help. Search AdmiNet : options AdmiNet

14. AdmiNet - World - Art, Culture
    AdmiNet World Art, culture. General resources Resources by countriesVilla AdmiNet. Guinea, guineabissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras.  
    http://www.adminet.com/world/art/

15. TDS; Passports, Visas, Travel Documents - Guinea-Bissau
    Bissau. Lonely Planet's guide to the culture of guineabissau. To CountryMain Page To TDS Home Page Travel Document Systems Washington  
    http://www.traveldocs.com/gw/culture.htm

16. GUINEA-BISSAU Visa Application; Tourist Visas, Business Visas, Expedited Visas -
    Visa Requirements/Validity/Costs Print Visa Application About guineabissau and ItsPeople People - Geography - History culture - Economy - Government Travel  
    http://www.traveldocs.com/gw/

17. Bits Of Culture - Guinea-Bissau
    Language Map. Bits of culture. PointTo-Talk Booklets. Additional Resources.BITS OF culture - guinea-bissau. Languages. Geography. Cultural Values.  
    http://www.mgh.harvard.edu/interpreters/b_gb.asp

18. Afrika Auf Einen Blick - Guinea-Bissau
    Translate this page Länder / Staaten in Afrika guinea-bissau (Tourismus, Städte, Orte, Politik cities,politics, embassies, economy, statistics, culture, universities) - les  
    http://www.afrika-auf-einen-blick.de/guineabissau.html

19. IWon - Travel Guide - History & Culture
    5 iWon 6 Travel 3 Africa 3 guineabissau History culture, Poweredby. culture. At this time, there is no culture information for guinea-bissau.  
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20. IWon - Travel Guide - History & Culture
    HISTORY and culture History culture. the time of independence, a quarter of the populationcould read, compared to 5% in Portuguese Guinea (now guineabissau).  
    http://www.iwon.com/travel/travelguide/history/0,20310,Africa-367,00.html
    
    Extractions: History The history of Cape Verde is dominated by three overriding facts: there were no people of any sort on the islands when the Portuguese first arrived; the environment has become increasingly fragile over the centuries, largely due to the impact of people and overgrazing; and it's farther from the African mainland and closer to the Americas than any other African country. It's hardly surprising, therefore, that Cape Verde developed along lines somewhat different from the rest of Africa. When Portuguese mariners first landed in Cape Verde in 1456, the islands were barren of people but not of vegetation. Seeing the islands today, you find it hard to imagine that they were once sufficiently verde The islands' prosperity brought them unwanted attention in the form of a sacking at the hands of England's Sir Francis Drake in 1586. Cape Verde remained in Portuguese hands and continued to prosper, but in 1747 the islands were hit with the first of the many droughts that have plagued them ever since. The situation was made worse by deforestation and overgrazing, which destroyed the ground vegetation that provided moisture. Three major droughts in the 18th and 19th centuries resulted in well over 100,000 people starving to death. The Portuguese government sent almost no relief during any of the droughts. The 19th century decline of the lucrative slave trade was another blow. Cape Verde's heyday was over. It was then, in 1832, that Charles Darwin passed by, finding dry and barren islands. It was also around this time that Cape Verdeans started emigrating to New England. This was a popular destination because of the whales that abounded in the waters around Cape Verde, and as early as 1810 whaling ships from Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the US recruited crews from the islands of Brava and Fogo.

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