Immigrating to Bissau to understand life in Bissau: Bissau is the capital of Guinea-Bissau, located on Bissau Island at the mouth of the Geba River on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, connected to the mainland by a causeway. Bissau has a long history and serves as the economic, political, transportation, and cultural center of the country. The name "Bissau" in Guinea-Bissau means "to move forward."
The capital of Guinea-Bissau has a rich history and deep cultural heritage, representing an epic of migration, war, rule, colonization, resistance, and independence of various African ethnic groups. In 1446, it was invaded by Portuguese colonizer Nuno Tristão. In 1879, it became the main base for the Portuguese slave trade. In 1941, it replaced Bolama as the capital. After Guinea-Bissau gained independence in 1973, it was designated as the capital.
Today, although Guinea-Bissau is impoverished and economically underdeveloped, the Creator has endowed it with a good natural environment and abundant resources. Bissau has a tropical maritime monsoon climate, with high temperatures year-round and an average annual temperature of about 27°C. The city of Bissau is lush with tropical forests, crisscrossed by rivers and dotted with lakes. The streets are clean, with charming small houses on either side, brightly colored walls, and small flowerbeds on either side of the gates, planted with flowers such as trumpet vines, cannas, and oleanders, making this small city appear particularly tranquil and leisurely. Starting from the port of Bissau at the mouth of the Geba River, a wide street leads directly to the presidential palace. Along the main street, buildings such as Catholic churches, foreign companies, banks, and post offices are numerous. The castles and forts built during the Portuguese colonial period scattered throughout the city serve as irrefutable evidence of the colonizers' crimes. The suburbs feature multi-ethnic style thatched-roof houses and low mosques, presenting a unique scenery.
Bissau is also home to the largest economic market in the world, with a large international airport located 8 kilometers from the city center. It also has the largest port in the country, capable of accommodating large ocean-going vessels of up to ten thousand tons. The country exports peanuts, palm oil, timber, cocoa, and coconuts, while importing textiles, petroleum products, and machinery.
