Property for sale in Guinea-Bissau

1/ Capital: Bissau

Is the capital city of Guinea-Bissau. It is an autonomous city whose borders are conterminous with the Bissau Region. There are around 400,000 inhabitants in Bissau.

2/ Country: Guinea-Bissau

Is a country in western Africa, and one of the smallest nations in continental Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west.

Guinea-Bissau contains a mixed terrain: plains, highlands, and savannah grasslands. Its climate is tropical. 30% of the total land area is occupied by tropical rain forest.
The main economy is agriculture based on sugarcane, plantain, various fruits, coconuts, sweet potatoes, goats, pigs, sheep, copra, and palm oil, and peanuts are farmed mainly for domestic purposes. Its principal exports are peanuts and fish. Other industries in Guinea-Bissau include: motor assembly, soft drinks, beer, rum, and textile plants

3/ Property for sale in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea Bissau offers good prospects to property investors looking to invest in developing markets. Tourism is expanding at a fast pace although Guinea Bissau is not yet fully on the world tourism map. It is to be noted that in 2009, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed cautious optimism over the progress of democracy in Guinea Bissau : a series of political assassinations threatened stability in the area.

Having said that, properties in Guinea Bissau may appreciate substantially in the future should political reforms take place as currently announced.

Guinea Bissau offers some unique opportunities for property buyers prepared to explore thoroughly the area. As in any developing country, it is recommended to be advised by a trustworthy real estate agents and to seek legal help by a recognized local firm before going ahead with a purchase.