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Bissau

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Introducing Bissau

Despite ruined monuments, cavernous potholes and regular blackouts, Bissau has its charms. The sleepy, crumbling colonial heart boasts wide, mango-shaded streets, some attractive, pastel-coloured buildings, and lively cafés where the country’s elite gather day after day. Best of all, there’s a distinct absence of crime or hustle.

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2008

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