SOCIAL HINTS: social life tends to be quite informal. Dress is casual except for the odd occasion. Local customs should be respected. Visitors should request permission from security personnel before photographing military or police installations.
BUSINESS HINTS: business is conducted in a semi-formal manner. Dress is fairly informal (That's great! Specially for the weather that you'll find there). A knowledge of portugese is useful for business. Anyway, if you speak Spanish (as me) we undestand portugese very, very well and they (people from Guinea-Bissau too!) Visits during Ramadan should be avoided.
Written Aug 25, 2002
When I was in this country I realize me that people was extremely well-educated and most of them with good manners... this fact make easy a travel in Africa specially! ;-D
Written Aug 25, 2002
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When I was in this country I realize me that people was extremely well-educated and most of them with good manners... this fact make easy a travel in Africa...
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Q: Has anyone made the trip from Gambia to Guinea-Bassau by bush taxi. How long does it take, cost etc. Any idea what a Brit needs...

A: Hi You can find the entry requirement details (as well as useful information and a country guide) on the Foreign Office website: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS British...
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