Farim, Guinea Bissau is one of the favorite Tourist Destinations in Guinea Bissau. This city is located in northern Guinea Bissau

Farim, Guinea Bissau is one of the favorite Tourist Destinations in Guinea Bissau. This city is located in northern Guinea Bissau. The country is located in Western Africa and is officially known as Republic of Guinea-Bissau. It is the smallest of the African countries. The African countries of Guinea borders Guinea Bissau in the east and south, Senegal in the north and Atlantic Ocean in the west. The country was known as Portuguese Guinea during the colonial period. The present name came into being after independence when the name of its capital, Bissau was added to it. Go sightseeing in Farim, Guinea Bissau while taking the Guinea Bissau Tours.

The country of Guinea Bissau has well networked roads and air network. Tourists can take one of the Flights to Guinea Bissau from African and European destinations. From Portugal there are regular Flights to Guinea Bissau. The city of Dakar in Senegal also has flights to Guinea Bissau. While Sightseeing in Guinea Bissau you can see a number of attractions including UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

You can avail various means of Transportation in Farim, Guinea Bissau. The town of Farim, Guinea Bissau is located on the Farim/Cacheu River’s north bank. It is 135 miles from the city of Cacheu. The History of Farim, Guinea Bissau goes back to the colonial period. This Guinea Bissau Tourist Destination was founded by the Captain-Major of Cacheu in about 1641. The Captain-Major of Cacheu recruited lançados who were Portuguese adventurers to this city from Geba. They were shifted at Farim, Guinea Bissau because of the less attacks from African tribes.

The name of Farim, Guinea Bissau is derived from farim which is the title of the local Mandinka people's ruler. The Mandinkas and Soninke named Farim, Guinea Bissau as Tubabodaga which means ‘village of the whites’. Farim, Guinea Bissau was a major port as the waters were navigable by sailing vessels from Cacheu. The town became a presídio or garrisoned place. It was made a garrison by an order dated 10 November 1696 in anticipation of an attack from Canico.

Farim, Guinea Bissau was a base for operations in 1897 and 1902 against Oio. In 1910 over twenty trading firms were based here. In 1918 it became a vila or town. By 1925 Farim, Guinea Bissau became a major commercial center when Lebanese and Syrian merchants settled here.

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