There is so much to see and do in Bissau that you will hardly know how your Bissau Travel comes to an end in this vibrant capital city of Guinea Bissau.

There is so much to see and do in Bissau that you will hardly know how your Bissau Travel comes to an end in this vibrant capital city of Guinea Bissau. Those planning to go on Bissau Travel need not worry about getting to this city as there are many direct flights that fly from Lisbon, Dakar and Senegal to Bissau. While some of these are daily flights, others fly on a weekly basis. For more information on Bissau Travel, keep reading

Bissau Travel: Quick Facts about the City

Some basic facts about the capital city of Bissau are listed below that might be of help during your trip to the city.

• Total Population: 336,000
• Ethnic Mix: African 99% and European and mulatto less than 1%
• Major Religions: Indigenous beliefs 50%, Muslim 45%, Christian 5%
• Portuguese is the Official Language.
• Other Major Languages: Crioulo, African languages
• Literacy Percent: 42
• Life Expectancy: 45
• GDP per Capita: U.S. $700
• Currency: CFA Franc 512.27 = $1 US
• Life expectancy at birth: 80 as per the Census of 2005
• Mortality rate under 5 years old: 200 per 1000 as per the Census of 2005
• Type of Government: Republic
• Major Industries: Agriculture, Fish, Timber, Bauxite, Oil, Phosphates

Bissau Travel: Popular Tourist Attractions

Portuguese colonial centre of Bissau Velho The archaic Portuguese colonial centre of Bissau Velho is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in the city, despite the fact that much of it has been reduced to ruins. However, it is a good place to take a leisurely stroll and its prison with pink flowers painted on its façade is one of the major highlights of this center.

Museu Etnográfico Nacional Museu Etnográfico Nacional, also known as the National Ethnographic Museum is located on the university campus, just opposite to the "Lenox de Bairro" and remains open for public visits only in the morning. This museum houses a small collection of Bissau-Guinean wooden masks and statues, baskets and traditional cloths. Visitors are often aided by the friendly staff here who can explain the significance and utility of the different items present here in the context of the traditional spiritual beliefs of the natives.

Other popular sightseeing attractions in the city of Bissau are:

• Porto Pidjiguiti
• Mercado de Bandim, the main market
• The presidential palace
• Fortaleza d'Amuram, an old Portuguese fort