Bijagós Archipelago

Sul Province · Guinea-Bissau

Bijagós Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau
Photo: NASA / Crew of STS-37, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

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A scattered group of low-lying islands off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, forming a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of mangroves, tidal flats, and palm-fringed beaches. The islands are known for saltwater hippos, nesting sea turtles, and distinct Bijagó culture.

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