Malam Bacai Sanhá was the President of Guinea Bissau at the beginning of 2012, but died on January 9 from complications from Diabetes. Raimundo Pereira took over as acting president. A presidential election was held on March 18, and Carlos Gomes Júnior receiving 48.97% of the votes in the first round was expected to win the presidency in the run-off election. However, the military intervened, staging a coup detat on April 12. The militarys leader, Mamadu Ture Kuruma became interim president as Chairman of the Military Command of Guinea-Bissau. On 2012 May 11, Manuel Serifo Nhamadjo was appointed as acting President.
What is Guinea-Bissau known for?
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Guinea-Bissau
- Guinea-Bissau, country of western Africa.
- Situated on the Atlantic coast, the predominantly low-lying country is slightly hilly farther inland.
- The name Guinea remains a source of debate; it is perhaps a corruption of an Amazigh (Berber) word meaning “land of the blacks.
- ” The country also uses the name of its capital, Bissau, to distinguish it from Guinea, its neighbour to the east and south.
Guinea-Bissau has so much to offer, here are some of the things Guinea-Bissau is known for.
- Ilha de Rubane: Relaxing amid world-class facilities and natural splendour.
- Ilha de Bubaque: Experiencing village life, a short walk from your island getaway.
- Bissau Velho: Tangoing in cobbled streets by candlelight, after a dinner of salty bacalau and red wine in the capital.
- Parque Nacional das Ilhas de Orango: Locking eyes with hippos as they emerge from the warm saltwater lagoons.
- Parque Nacional de Cantanhez: Following chimpanzee, elephant and buffalo trails through dense forests.
- Quinhámel: Dipping oysters in hot lime sauce after a day in the water.
- Bolama: Sitting on the steps of the abandoned town hall, with its crumbling Greek-style pillars.
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