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Nova Sintra Destination Guide
Delve into Nova Sintra in Guinea-Bissau
Nova Sintra in the region of Guinea-Bissau (general) is a city in Guinea-Bissau - some 20 mi or ( 32 km ) South-East of Bissau , the country's capital .
Current time in Nova Sintra is now 02:37 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Bissau " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Ziguinchor, Kolda, Dakar, Uassado, and Tite. While being here, make sure to check out Ziguinchor . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Nova Sintra ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Tite (Guinea-Bissau)
Tite is one of four Sectors of Quinara Region of Guinea-Bissau. It has an area of 699.5 km².
Located at 11.78 -15.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Bolama
Bolama is the closest of the Bijagós Islands to the mainland of Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of the island's main town, the capital of the Bolama Region. Population 10,014 (2008 est). It is almost surrounded by mangrove swamps and is known for its cashew nuts. Although often visited by local people, the island was apparently uninhabited when British colonists settled it in 1792.
Located at 11.58 -15.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Empada (Guinea-Bissau)
Empada is a Sector in the Quinara Region of Guinea-Bissau.
Located at 11.55 -15.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Quinara Region
Quinara is a region in central Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Buba. Quinara is divided into 4 sectors: Buba Empada Fulacunda Tite See also: Regions of Guinea-Bissau
Located at 11.67 -15.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
2012 Guinea-Bissau coup d'état
On 12 April 2012, a coup d'état in Guinea-Bissau was staged by elements of the armed forces about two weeks before the second round of a presidential election between Carlos Gomes Júnior and Kumba Ialá. The coup started in the evening with military personnel and equipment making its way onto the streets, followed by the state-owned media taken off-air. Both second-round candidates and the incumbent president were initially arrested by the junta.
Located at 11.85 -15.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
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