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Cacheu Region-Cacheu
Cacheu is a town in northwestern Guinea-Bissau lying on the Cacheu River, capital of the eponymous region. Its population was estimated to be 9,849 as
Cacheu Region-Sectors of Guinea-Bissau
There are 39 sectors of Guinea-Bissau (singular: setor, plural: setores) which subdivide the regions. The sectors are further subdivided into smaller
Cacheu Region-Guinea-Bissau Creole
are three main varieties of this creole in Guinea-Bissau and Senegal: Bissau and Bolama, Bafata, and Cacheu–Ziguinchor. The creole's substrate language
Cacheu Region-Regions of Guinea-Bissau
Biombo, Cacheu, Oio Sul (South): Bolama, Quinara, Tombali List of regions of Guinea-Bissau by Human Development Index ISO 3166-2:GW Guinea-Bissau at GeoHive
Cacheu Region-Bissau
Bissau (Portuguese pronunciation: [biˈsaw]) is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. As of 2015,[update] it had a population of 492,004. Bissau
Cacheu Region-Cacheu Region
12°10′N 16°0′W / 12.167°N 16.000°W / 12.167; -16.000 Cacheu is a region in western Guinea-Bissau, on the border with Senegal. It has an area of 5,175 km2
Cacheu Region-Bissau-Guinean Americans
Senegambians (primarily of Bissau and Cacheu) and other Africans to the Western Hemisphere via Cape Verde. The local African rulers in Guinea, who prospered greatly
Cacheu Region-São Domingos (Guinea-Bissau)
a city in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. The sector contains the main border checkpoint to Senegal between Jegue (on the Guinean side), Mpack on
Cacheu Region-Geography of Guinea-Bissau
Ocean, Cacheu Region *Note: Guinea-Bissau does not have a northernmost point, the border here being formed by a straight horizontal line Guinea-Bissau U.S
Cacheu Region-History of Guinea-Bissau
People have inhabited the region now known as Guinea-Bissau for thousands of years. In the 13th century, it became a province of the Mali Empire that
Cacheu Region-Football in Guinea-Bissau
The sport of football in the country of Guinea-Bissau is run by the Football Federation of Guinea-Bissau. The association administers the national football
Cacheu Region-Bula (Guinea-Bissau)
Bula is a Sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. v t e
Cacheu Region-São Vicente, Guinea-Bissau
São Vicente is a village in the Cacheu Region of north-western Guinea-Bissau. It lies on the southern bank of the Cacheu River, to the east of Jolmete.[citation
Cacheu Region-Index of Guinea-Bissau-related articles
Africa portal Articles (arranged alphabetically) related to Guinea-Bissau include: Contents: Top 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X
Cacheu Region-Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau (/ˌɡɪni bɪˈsaʊ/ GHIN-ee bi-SOW; Portuguese: Guiné-Bissau; Fula: ???? ???????, romanized: Gine-Bisaawo; Mandinka: ߖߌ߬ߣߍ߫ ߓߌߛߊߥߏ߫
Cacheu Region-Caió (Guinea-Bissau)
Caió is a sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. Its population is 12,696 (2009 census). The island Pecixe is part of the sector. Caió has a tropical
Cacheu Region-Prostitution in Guinea-Bissau
addiction. Many of the prostitutes in Bissau and other towns in Guinea-Bissau are Manjako women from Caio in the Cacheu Region. They tend to be over 30 and wait
Cacheu Region-Farim
town of northern Guinea-Bissau. It sits on the north bank of the Farim/Cacheu River, about 215 km (135 miles) up the river from Cacheu. Population 8,661
Cacheu Region-Portuguese Guinea
presence in Guinea was mainly limited to the rivers of Guinea, the settlements of Bissau, Cacheu and Ziguinchor (the last now in Senegal). Elsewhere it
Cacheu Region-Tombali Region
15.000°W / 11.250; -15.000 Tombali is one of the eight regions in Guinea-Bissau. It is located in the extreme south of the country and its capital is
Cacheu Region-Cacheu River Mangroves Natural Park
Cacheu River Mangroves Natural Park (Portuguese: Parque Natural dos Tarrafes do Rio Cacheu) is a national park situated on the Cacheu River in Guinea-Bissau
Cacheu Region-Jolmete
Jolmete is a village in the Cacheu Region of northwestern Guinea-Bissau, to the south of the Cacheu River. Google Maps (Map). Google. Bing Maps (Map)
Cacheu Region-Domingos Simões Pereira
of the Guinea-Bissau student association. In 1988, after 2 months in Bissau as an engineer at the Ministry of Public Works, he left for Cacheu to work
Cacheu Region-List of cities in Guinea-Bissau
of cities in Guinea-Bissau order by population. All settlements with a population of over 5,000 are included. Boe Tombali "Guinea-Bissau: Regions, Cities
Cacheu Region-Canghungo
Canchungo is a Sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. v t e
Cacheu Region-Oio Region
the Guinea-Bissau regions of Bafatá, Bissau and Biombo to the east, the Rio Geba/Guinea-Bissau region of Quinara to the south and the Guinea-Bissau region
Cacheu Region-Canchungo
Canchungo is a town located in the western Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau formerly known as Vila Teixeira Pinto after Major João Teixeira Pinto, the Portuguese
Cacheu Region-José Mário Vaz
Mário Vaz and Amelia Gomes in Calequisse, outside the city of Cacheu in northern Guinea-Bissau. He is married and has three children. He graduated as an economist
Cacheu Region-Bolama Region
333°N 16.083°W / 11.333; -16.083 Bolama is an administrative region in Guinea-Bissau, consisting primarily of the Bijagós Archipelago of the country's
Cacheu Region-Kumba Ialá
farming family in Bula, Cacheu Region on 15 March 1953, Ialá became a militant member of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC)
Cacheu Region-Guinean mangroves
basin; much of the coast of Guinea-Bissau, including the Cacheu and Mansoa Rivers; across the border in northern Guinea; and much of the coast of Sierra
Cacheu Region-Jeta (Guinea-Bissau)
Jeta is a coastal island in Guinea-Bissau. It is located west of Pecixe. Its area is 109 km². List of islands of Guinea-Bissau Ilha de Jeta - Mapcarta "Islands
Cacheu Region-Bigene
Bigene is a sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. v t e
Cacheu Region-Ziguinchor
the region since at least 1500, and culturally share much with the people of Guinea-Bissau. One of three dialects of Guinea-Bissau Creole, Cacheu–Ziguinchor
Cacheu Region-Jola-Felupe language
Casamance region of Senegal and neighboring Guinea-Bissau, including around Calequisse (Kaləkis), on the western edge of the Manjak area south of the Cacheu River
Cacheu Region-British Guinea
of the independent nation Guinea-Bissau. Guinea was already being gradually explored by the Portuguese from 1490 in Cacheu, from 1615 in Bafatá, from
Cacheu Region-Biombo Region
Biombo is a region in western Guinea-Bissau, with an area of 840 km2 and its capital is Quinhámel. There has not been any local administration since the
Cacheu Region-Cacheu Fort
The Fort of Cacheu is located near the mouth of the Cacheu River, in the city of Cacheu, Cacheu region, in the northwest of Guinea-Bissau. The establishment
Cacheu Region-Quinara Region
15°10′W / 11.667°N 15.167°W / 11.667; -15.167 Quinara is a region in central Guinea-Bissau and its capital is Fulacunda. There has not been any local
Cacheu Region-Antotinha
Antotinha is a village in the Cacheu Region of northwestern Guinea-Bissau. It lies to the north of the Cacheu River, north and across the river from São
Cacheu Region-Panutche Camará
February 1997) is a Bissau-Guinean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and forward for Ipswich Town, and the Guinea-Bissau national team. After
Cacheu Region-Papel people
primarily located in Guinea-Bissau, though are also found in Casamance (Senegal) and Guinea. Their population in Guinea-Bissau is about 183,000, with
Cacheu Region-Casamance Creole
Casamance region of Senegal and also in The Gambia. Guinea-Bissau was discovered by the Portuguese in 1446, but it was only in 1588 that Cacheu was founded
Cacheu Region-Pecixe
Pecixe is an island in Guinea-Bissau. It is a coastal island belonging to the Cacheu Region and the Caió sector. Its area is 167 km2. The island has a
Cacheu Region-Adja Satú Camará
Adja Satú Camará Pinto is a politician from Guinea-Bissau. A health administrator and veteran PAICS politician, she served as a PAICS Deputy in the National
Cacheu Region-FC Djaraf
is a Bissau-Guinean football club based in Canchungo, a city located in the Cacheu Region in the northwest. They play in the 2 division in Guinean football
Cacheu Region-History of Cape Verde
The Company of Cacheu and Rivers and Commerce of Guinea, which operated between 1676 and 1682, was succeeded by the Company of Cacheu and Cape Verde in
Cacheu Region-Manjak people
population of Guinea-Bissau. Within Guinea-Bissau, the people primarily live in the Bassarel and Babok areas in the northern coastal Cacheu Region. The Manjak
Cacheu Region-Fortaleza de São José da Amura
city of Bissau, region of Bissau, capital of Guinea-Bissau, in West Africa. In the last quarter of the 17th century, French presence in Guinea intensified
Cacheu Region-Community of Portuguese Language Countries
CPLP was founded in 1996, in Lisbon, by Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, and São Tomé and Príncipe, nearly two decades
Cacheu Region-Lançados
Gambia, Casamance, and Guinea valleys; the Cacheu and Geba River regions in current-day Guinea-Bissau; and in the Port Loko region in current-day Sierra
Cacheu Region-List of FIPS region codes (P–R)
of FIPS region codes (A-C) List of FIPS region codes (D-F) List of FIPS region codes (G-I) List of FIPS region codes (J-L) List of FIPS region codes (M-O)
Cacheu Region-Banyun language
spoken by 8,860 people in 2006. It is found in the region of Cacheu and near São Domingos in Guinea-Bissau. Bainouk-Gunyaamolo at Ethnologue (26th ed., 2023)
Cacheu Region-Elia Island
Island (Portuguese: Ilha de Elia) is an island in Guinea-Bissau. It is located on the right bank of the Cacheu River close to its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean
Cacheu Region-Bibiana Vaz
França (c. 1630 – 1694+) was a prominent nhara slave-trader in Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau. Bibiana Vaz was a Lançada, or Luso-African born to a Kriston (Christianised
Cacheu Region-Kaabu
federation of Mandinka kingdoms in the Senegambia region centered within modern northeastern Guinea-Bissau, large parts of today's Gambia, and extending into
Cacheu Region-ISO 3166-2:GW
ISO 3166-2:GW is the entry for Guinea-Bissau in ISO 3166-2, part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization
Cacheu Region-Crispina Peres
nowadays Guinea-Bissau. Crispina Peres belonged to a lineage of African women traders, who operated in some of the main ports of the West African region, such
Cacheu Region-Lisboa Island (Guinea-Bissau)
Lisboa Island (Portuguese: Ilha de Lisboa) is an island in Guinea-Bissau. It is located in the Mansoa River, just east of the confluence with the Baboque
Cacheu Region-Aristides Gomes
Aristides Gomes (born 8 November 1954) is a Bissau-Guinean politician who was the Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau from 8 November 2019 until 28 February 2020
Cacheu Region-List of hospitals in Guinea-Bissau
As of 2019, there were eight Ministry of Public Health hospitals in Guinea-Bissau. Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMap Download coordinates as: KML
Cacheu Region-Bainuk people
today lives primarily in Senegal as well as in parts of Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. The name Banyun is attributed to the Portuguese, who derived the word
Cacheu Region-Bobó Djalo
Bobó Djalo (born 9 February 1963), sometimes known as just Bobó, is a Bissau-Guinean former professional football player and manager. Between 2008 and 2011
Cacheu Region-Kasa kingdom
inhabitants of the Casamance region with newcomers from the Tenda areas to the east. They established numerous kingdoms between the Cacheu river and the Gambia
Cacheu Region-Florentino Mendes Pereira
Pereira (born 4 February 1969) is a Bissau-Guinean politician and former of Minister of Energy and Industry. "Guinée Bissau: António Serifo Embaló remplace
Cacheu Region-African manatee
Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal
Cacheu Region-Evolution of the Portuguese Empire
in 1974. Cacheu: captaincy (1640–1879). United with Bissau in 1879. Bissau: settlement under Cacheu (1687–1696); captaincy (1696–1707); abandoned (1707–1753);
Cacheu Region-Dan Ialá
commonly known as Dan Ialá, is a Bissau-Guinean politician from the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC). She was first
Cacheu Region-Aurelia Correia
Nozolini, and other Luso-African families in Cacheu, Ziguinchor, and other areas of the Guinea-Bissau region. Mãe Aurélia and Nozolini's rise to power can
Cacheu Region-Bayot language
Ziguinchor in a group of villages near Nyassia, and in northwestern Guinea-Bissau, along the Senegalese border, and in the Gambia. The Kugere and Kuxinge
Cacheu Region-Cape Roxo
frontier of Guinea-Bissau with Senegal. On the lower side is the São Domingos district of the Cacheu Region of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau; above it is
Cacheu Region-Prostitution in Africa
addiction. Many of the prostitutes in Bissau and other towns in Guinea-Bissau are Manjako women from Caio in the Cacheu Region. They tend to be over 30 and wait
Cacheu Region-Antoniotto Usodimare
discovered the Cape Verde islands, and the Guinea coast from the Gambia River to the Geba River (in Guinea-Bissau) Antoniotto Usodimare was a prominent merchant
Cacheu Region-List of Portuguese colonial forts
Netherlands (1637–1872) Britain (1872–1957) EN: Fort Cacheu PT: Forte de Cacheu 1588 Intact Cacheu Guinea-Bissau Portugal (1588–1974) EN: Fort Duke of Braganza
Cacheu Region-António Baticã Ferreira
medicine from the University of Lausanne. Guinea Bissau Every Culture "ANTONIO BATICÃ FERREIRA – Guiné-Bissau – POESIA AFRICANA LUSÓFONA - www.antoniomiranda
Cacheu Region-Nenè Nhaga Bissoli
defender. She became a naturalized citizen of Italy in 2008. Born in Guinea-Bissau, she played for the Italy women's national team. Bissoli's football
Cacheu Region-Lists of office-holders
Guinea-Bissau Heads of government of Guinea-Bissau Colonial heads of Portuguese Guinea Colonial heads of Bissau Colonial heads of Cacheu Liberia Presidents of Liberia
Cacheu Region-List of regions of Guinea-Bissau by Human Development Index
This is a list of regions of Guinea-Bissau by Human Development Index as of 2023 with data for the year 2021. List of countries by Human Development Index
Cacheu Region-Rio de Canjambari
The Rio de Canjambari is a river which flows through the Oio Region of Guinea-Bissau. It is a tributary of the Farim River. 12°29′N 15°11′W / 12.483°N
Cacheu Region-Idelino Colubali
Colubali (born 1 January 1995), known as Idé Gomes or Idé Colubali, is a Bissau-Guinean professional footballer who plays as a forward. Currently a free agent
Cacheu Region-Cipriano Cassamá
1959[citation needed]) is a politician in Guinea-Bissau and a member of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC). He was Minister
Cacheu Region-List of national parks in Africa
National Park Dulombi National Park Orango National Park Varela National Park Cacheu River Mangroves Natural Park Aberdare National Park Amboseli National Park
Cacheu Region-Lisbon
Half Marathon. Lisbon is twinned with: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau (1985) Budapest, Hungary (1992) Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau (1988) Fortaleza, Brazil (2016) Guimarães
Cacheu Region-Alvise Cadamosto
Verde Islands and the points along the Guinea coast from the Gambia River to the Geba River (in Guinea-Bissau), the greatest leap in the Henrican discoveries
Cacheu Region-Tijane Reis
German club FSV Bernau as a left winger. Tijane was born in Canchungo, Guinea-Bissau, but was raised in Conakry, due to war on his native country. He then
Cacheu Region-List of countries by westernmost point
Division 16°45′W 52 Guinea-Bissau Cape Roxo, border with Senegal on Atlantic coast, Cacheu Region 16°42′W 53 Guinea Border with Guinea-Bissau on Atlantic coast
Cacheu Region-List of Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance
Area (ha) Archipel Bolama-Bijagós 1046950 Lagoa de Cufada 39098 Lagune de Wendu Tcham 14970.18 Parc Naturel des Mangroves du Fleuve Cacheu (PNTC) 88615
Cacheu Region-Cabo de Rama Fort
of Mysore, thus bringing an end to the Portuguese's primary rival in the region. Over time, the purpose of the fort shifted from being a defensive structure
Cacheu Region-Osu Castle
Castle) is a castle located in Osu, Ghana, on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea in Africa. A substantial fort was built by Denmark-Norway in the 1660s;
Cacheu Region-Climate change in Africa
la Mejerda, Marromeu Game Reserve, Parc Naturel des Mangroves du Fleuve Cacheu, Seal Ledges Provincial Nature Reserve, Sebkhet Halk Elmanzel et Oued Essed
Cacheu Region-Fort São Miguel de Chicova
fortifications located in the region of Chicova in Tete, Mozambique, along the banks of the Zambezi River. Portuguese activities in this region of the Zambezi are
Cacheu Region-Cedate Gomes Sa
birth (1993-08-07) 7 August 1993 (age 30) Place of birth Canchungo, Guinea-Bissau Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Weight 123 kg (19 st 5 lb) Rugby union career
Cacheu Region-Timeline of geopolitical changes (1500–1899)
1614 The Kingdom of Portugal establishes the colony of Cacheu in what is now Guinea-Bissau. 1616 30 October Taizu establishes the Later Jin dynasty
Cacheu Region-Galle Fort
impregnable fortifications as defense against other colonial agencies in the region. They built 13 more bastions with coral and granite stones over an area
Cacheu Region-Fort São Filipe de Benguela
Queve), and south of Benguela-Velha, an earlier Portuguese settlement in the region, founded in 1587 and later extinct, close to the current Porto Amboim. Manuel
Cacheu Region-Fort São Jerónimo
mouth of the Damanganga. Thus, this fort complemented the defense of the region together with the Fortress of Daman, located on the opposite bank of the
Cacheu Region-Portuguese Asilah
on Asilah, King Manuel I moved to Tavira in the southernmost Portuguese region of Algarve, to oversee the organization of reinforcements more closely,
Cacheu Region-Fort São Sebastião de Xama
to the history of European trade, colonization, and exploitation in the region. It was built by the Portuguese from 1520 to 1526 as a trading post in and
Cacheu Region-RUSA awards
Voices from the Inquisition, Vol. 1: The Trial of Crispina Peres of Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau (1646–1668). Edited and translated by Toby Green, Philip Havik,
Cacheu Region-Belapur Fort
was captured by the British. After the British gained supremacy in the region, with the expansion of the Bombay Presidency, the strategic importance of
Cacheu Region-Fort Santa Cruz do Paraguaçu
dominating the access to the Recôncavo Baiano. Three forts existed in the region in 1659, the most important of which was the Fort Santa Cruz de Paraguaçu
Cacheu Region-Castelo Real
Verde D'El-Rei Duque de Bragança Principe Real São Filipe São José Guinea-Bissau Cacheu Fort São José Angola Ambaca Fort Caconda Fort Cambambe Fort Muxima
Cacheu Region-Bombay Castle
built of local blue Kurla stone and red laterite stone from the Konkan region to the south. The islands came under the hands of the English in 1665, and
Cacheu Region-Fort Nossa Senhora da Vitória
Dias de Novais, were repelled by Dongo, when they tried to penetrate the region, in search of the legendary silver mines. This fortification was built by
Cacheu Region-Al Jalali Fort
geographer Ptolemy in the 2nd century, who noted a "concealed harbor" in the region. Al Jalali Fort lies on a rocky outcrop on the east side of the Muscat harbor
Cacheu Region-Fort São Caetano
Captain-General of Sofala and officially made it the first Portuguese colony in the region.[citation needed] Pêro de Anaia created a factory and Fort São Caetano from
Cacheu Region-Portuguese Tangier
qaid of Tetouan Cid Almandri II (Almandarim in Portuguese) devastated the region and villages around Tangier with 800 horse, however they were engaged by
Cacheu Region-São Marcelo Fort
returned to the Portuguese as part of the Recapture of Bahia 1625, but the region remained under attack during the Dutch rule of Northeast Brazil from 1630
Cacheu Region-Arnala fort
struggle with the Mughal Empire, the Maratha Confederacy came to dominate the region. In 1737, the then Peshwa Baji Rao I sent his brother, Chimaji Appa, to
Cacheu Region-Fort Coenraadsburg
Saint Jago and it is situated opposite the Elmina Castle in the Central region of Ghana, to protect Fort Elmina from attacks. Owing to its historical importance
Cacheu Region-Carabane
Portuguese began to show itself in the region during this period. Because the Portuguese-operated trading posts in Cacheu and Farim asked for higher prices
Cacheu Region-Fortaleza de Santa Teresa
at building a fort in Maldonado and leaving the Fuerte San Miguel. The region is characterized by vast expanses of dunes on the coast, as well as a series
Cacheu Region-Fort São Marçal
late 17th century decorated gate-of-arms, citing lack of necessity, as the region had been completely pacified, a situation which was accepted by the Portuguese
Cacheu Region-Fuerte San Miguel (Uruguay)
Pedro, Colonel Elói Madureira, to immediately dispatch troops to the Laguna region. The Portuguese strategy was to quickly build a fortified defensive line
Cacheu Region-Fort Santo António de Lifau
the Dutch Republic, Lifau became the main port of the Portuguese in the region due to the friendly diplomatical relations with the local queen Mean of
Cacheu Region-Ponda Fort
concrete and is plastered and painted red. In the early 16th century, the region around Ponda was ruled by the Adil Shahi Kingdom. They wanted a defense
Cacheu Region-Forte de São Lourenço
point protected both the Bay in general, and small boats from the Recôncavo region in the interior of Bahia that supplied Salvador with much of its trade.
Cacheu Region-Arippu fort
spread to the area. A legend says the Tamil Queen Alli Raani ruled in Mannar region. It believes that her fortress was located where the ruins of fort can be
Cacheu Region-Alvise Cadamosto
mentioning as "comparable" to Cacheu. R.H. Henry (1868: p.284-5) proposes Cadamosto likely affixed Santa Anna to Cacheu and St. Dominico to Rio Mansoa
Cacheu Region-Evolution of the Portuguese Empire
recognized by Portugal in 1974. Cacheu: captaincy (1640–1879). United with Bissau in 1879. Bissau: settlement under Cacheu (1687–1696); captaincy (1696–1707);
Cacheu Region-Asiento de Negros
returned to the Portuguese; Manuel Ferreira de Carvalho representing the Cacheu and Cape Verde Company. By 1695, the French Navy had declined to the point
Cacheu Region-Pecixe
an island in Guinea-Bissau. It is a coastal island belonging to the Cacheu Region and the Caió sector. Its area is 167 km2. The island has a population
Cacheu Region-Jeta (Guinea-Bissau)
8833°N 16.25°W / 11.8833; -16.25 Area 109 km2 (42 sq mi) Highest elevation 7 m (23 ft) Administration Guinea-Bissau Region Cacheu Region Sector Caió
Cacheu Region-Guinea-Bissau
retreated to Cacheu after the captain-major was captured and killed by the local king. They would not return until the 1750s. Meanwhile, the Cacheu and Cape
Cacheu Region-History of Guinea-Bissau
settlement of Buguendo near Cacheu in 1580 and Guinala in 1583, where they retreated to a fort. In 1590 they built a fort at Cacheu, which the local Manjaks
Cacheu Region-Geography of Guinea-Bissau
the point where the border with Senegal enters the Atlantic Ocean, Cacheu Region *Note: Guinea-Bissau does not have a northernmost point, the border
Cacheu Region-Muscovy Company
would be eventually founded in 1584 to service the growing trade). The region had just recently been added to Muscovy, and when Tsar Ivan IV heard of
Cacheu Region-African manatee
that contain manatees include: the Senegal, Saloum, Gambia, Casamance, Cacheu, Mansôa, Geba, Buba, Tombali, Cacine, Kogon, Konkouré, Sierra Leone, Great
Cacheu Region-Rio de Canjambari
The Rio de Canjambari is a river which flows through the Oio Region of Guinea-Bissau. It is a tributary of the Farim River. 12°29′N 15°11′W / 12.483°N
Cacheu Region-Canghungo
Canchungo is a Sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. v t e
Cacheu Region-Bigene
Bigene is a sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. v t e
Cacheu Region-ISO 3166-2:GW
first publication of ISO 3166-2 in 1998: Subdivisions of Guinea-Bissau FIPS region codes of Guinea-Bissau Neighbouring countries: GN, SN ISO Online Browsing
Cacheu Region-Index of Guinea-Bissau-related articles
Maria da Conceição Nobre Cabral - Pedro Álvares Cabral - Vasco Cabral - Cacheu - Alvise Cadamosto - Caderneta - Marcello Caetano - Canary Current - Canchungo
Cacheu Region-Cacheu
Cacheu is a town in northwestern Guinea-Bissau lying on the Cacheu River, capital of the eponymous region. Its population was estimated to be 9,849 as
Cacheu Region-Farim
Guinea-Bissau. It sits on the north bank of the Farim/Cacheu River, about 215 km (135 miles) up the river from Cacheu. Population 8,661 (2009 census). Farim was
Cacheu Region-Lançados
Casamance, and Guinea valleys; the Cacheu and Geba River regions in current-day Guinea-Bissau; and in the Port Loko region in current-day Sierra Leone, although
Cacheu Region-RUSA awards
African Voices from the Inquisition, Vol. 1: The Trial of Crispina Peres of Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau (1646–1668). Edited and translated by Toby Green, Philip
Cacheu Region-FC Djaraf
Bissau-Guinean football club based in Canchungo, a city located in the Cacheu Region in the northwest. They play in the 2 division in Guinean football, the
Cacheu Region-Bainuk people
sites along waterways, portages, and trade paths between the Gambia and Cacheu rivers.... Possibly Banyun served as a generic term for "trader," much as
Cacheu Region-Bula (Guinea-Bissau)
Bula is a Sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. v t e
Cacheu Region-Caió (Guinea-Bissau)
Caió is a sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. Its population is 12,696 (2009 census). The island Pecixe is part of the sector. Caió has a tropical
Cacheu Region-São Domingos (Guinea-Bissau)
São Domingos is both a Sector and a city in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. The sector contains the main border checkpoint to Senegal between Jegue
Cacheu Region-Lisbon
is twinned with: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau (1985) Budapest, Hungary (1992) Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau (1988) Fortaleza, Brazil (2016) Guimarães, Portugal (1993)
Cacheu Region-Lists of office-holders
Colonial heads of Portuguese Guinea Colonial heads of Bissau Colonial heads of Cacheu Liberia Presidents of Liberia Agents and Governors of Liberia Colonial heads
Cacheu Region-Cipriano Cassamá
Cipriano Cassamá (born 1959[citation needed]) is a politician in Guinea-Bissau and a member of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape
Cacheu Region-Tombali Region
form estuaries in the coastal regions. The principal river, Cacheu, flows through the region. The climate is tropical savanna (Köppen Aw) north of Catió
Cacheu Region-Quinara Region
coastal regions. The principal river, Cacheu, flows through the region. The climate is hot and tropical and the region has two seasons. The dry season occurs
Cacheu Region-Cacheu Region
12°10′N 16°0′W / 12.167°N 16.000°W / 12.167; -16.000 Cacheu is a region in western Guinea-Bissau, on the border with Senegal. It has an area of 5,175 km2
Cacheu Region-Biombo Region
coastal regions. The principal river, Cacheu, flows through the region. The climate is hot and tropical and the region has two seasons. The onset of summer
Cacheu Region-Bolama Region
coastal regions. The principal river, Cacheu, flows through the region. The climate is hot and tropical and the region has two seasons. The onset of summer
Cacheu Region-List of countries by westernmost point
with Senegal on Atlantic coast, Cacheu Region 16°42′W 53 Guinea Border with Guinea-Bissau on Atlantic coast, Boké Region 15°03′W 54 Sierra Leone Border
Cacheu Region-Manjak people
primarily live in the Bassarel and Babok areas in the northern coastal Cacheu Region. The Manjak language is classified as part of the Bak languages, which
Cacheu Region-List of Portuguese colonial forts
Netherlands (1637–1872) Britain (1872–1957) EN: Fort Cacheu PT: Forte de Cacheu 1588 Intact Cacheu Guinea-Bissau Portugal (1588–1974) EN: Fort Duke of
Cacheu Region-Prostitution in Africa
and other towns in Guinea-Bissau are Manjako women from Caio in the Cacheu Region. They tend to be over 30 and wait in designated rooms in their houses
Cacheu Region-History of Cartagena, Colombia
nuns but also with the Archbishop being banned. The Portuguese Company of Cacheu, dedicated to slave trading was closed down by the Crown because of reported
Cacheu Region-Guinean mangroves
the region include Saloum Delta National Park and Basse Casamance National Park in Senegal, Niumi National Park in Gambia, and Tarafes de Cacheu Natural
Cacheu Region-Antoniotto Usodimare
of Guinea, discovering the mouth of the Casamance River, Cape Roxo, the Cacheu River, reaching as far as the estuary of the Geba River and the Bijagos
Cacheu Region-Cacheu River Mangroves Natural Park
The Cacheu River Mangroves Natural Park (Portuguese: Parque Natural dos Tarrafes do Rio Cacheu) is a national park situated on the Cacheu River in Guinea-Bissau
Cacheu Region-Castelo Real
D'El-Rei Duque de Bragança Principe Real São Filipe São José Guinea-Bissau Cacheu Fort São José Angola Ambaca Fort Caconda Fort Cambambe Fort Muxima Fort
Cacheu Region-Bayot language
Bayot Native to Senegal, Guinea-Bissau Region Ziguinchor, Cacheu Native speakers 35,000 (2021–2022) Language family Niger–Congo? Atlantic–Congo Senegambian
Cacheu Region-Jolmete
Jolmete is a village in the Cacheu Region of northwestern Guinea-Bissau, to the south of the Cacheu River. Google Maps (Map). Google. Bing Maps (Map)
Cacheu Region-São Vicente, Guinea-Bissau
São Vicente is a village in the Cacheu Region of north-western Guinea-Bissau. It lies on the southern bank of the Cacheu River, to the east of Jolmete.[citation
Cacheu Region-Antotinha
Antotinha is a village in the Cacheu Region of northwestern Guinea-Bissau. It lies to the north of the Cacheu River, north and across the river from São
Cacheu Region-Olivenza
receiving the exploration of the Portuguese establishments of Bissau and Cacheu for a period of 50 years. Portugal starts negotiating a treaty with the
Cacheu Region-Aristides Gomes
for Independence and Development (PRID). Born in 1954 in Canchungo, Cacheu Region, Gomes attended the University of Paris VIII, where he received a degree
Cacheu Region-Football in Guinea-Bissau
2014, the title went to the first Nuno Tristão FC from Bula in the Cacheu region. The national trophy of the FFGB, the Taça Nacional da Guiné-Bissau
Cacheu Region-Cape Roxo
Domingos district of the Cacheu Region of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau; above it is the Oussouye Department of the Ziguinchor Region of the Republic of Senegal
Cacheu Region-Banyun language
(Bainounk-Gujaher) is spoken by 8,860 people in 2006. It is found in the region of Cacheu and near São Domingos in Guinea-Bissau. Bainouk-Gunyaamolo at Ethnologue
Cacheu Region-Jola-Felupe language
Casamance region of Senegal and neighboring Guinea-Bissau, including around Calequisse (Kaləkis), on the western edge of the Manjak area south of the Cacheu River
Cacheu Region-Community of Portuguese Language Countries
non-capital cities, such as Brasília - capital of Brazil since 1960 - (1986), Cacheu and Luanda (1989), Guimarães (1990), Taipa and Coloane islands (1991), Santo
Cacheu Region-Canchungo
Canchungo is a town located in the western Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau formerly known as Vila Teixeira Pinto after Major João Teixeira Pinto, the Portuguese
Cacheu Region-Prostitution in Guinea-Bissau
and other towns in Guinea-Bissau are Manjako women from Caio in the Cacheu Region. They tend to be over 30 and wait in designated rooms in their houses
Cacheu Region-Pidgin Delaware
Munsee territory in the greater New York area. For example, the Pidgin word cacheus 'crazy, drunk' was recorded from an Esopus sachem on the Hudson River in
Cacheu Region-Guinea-Bissau Creole
this creole in Guinea-Bissau and Senegal: Bissau and Bolama, Bafata, and Cacheu–Ziguinchor. The creole's substrate language is the language of the local
Cacheu Region-Papel people
relations were so friendly Lemos Coelho encouraged a movement of persons from Cacheu to Bissau due to the excellent treatment of Lançados in the Kingdom of Bissau
Cacheu Region-Bissau-Guinean Americans
region of West Africa now called Senegambia, a very important region in the slavery trade in Africa and that had, between other slave ports, Cacheu and
Cacheu Region-Tijane Reis
Tijane Freitas Reis (born 28 June 1991), simply known as Tijane, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for German club FSV Bernau as a left
Cacheu Region-List of cities in Guinea-Bissau
Population (2009 Census) Region 1 Bissau 387,909 Bissau 2 Gabú 43,556 Gabú 3 Bafatá 29,556 Bafatá 4 Canchungo 12,044 Cacheu 5 Bissorã 9,898 Oio 6 Farim
Cacheu Region-António Baticã Ferreira
António Baticã Ferreira is a Manjaco poet. He was born in Canchungo in 1939. He attended high school in Paris, France and graduated with a degree in medicine
Cacheu Region-Domingos Simões Pereira
went, with the rest of his family, to Bissau and, soon after, in 1969, to Cacheu, where he attended primary school. In 1974, he joined the first groups of
Cacheu Region-José Mário Vaz
in 1957 to Mário Vaz and Amelia Gomes in Calequisse, outside the city of Cacheu in northern Guinea-Bissau. He is married and has three children. He graduated
Cacheu Region-Bibiana Vaz
Bibiana Vaz de França (c. 1630 – 1694+) was a prominent nhara slave-trader in Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau. Bibiana Vaz was a Lançada, or Luso-African born to a Kriston
Cacheu Region-Bobó Djalo
Mamadu Bobó Djalo (born 9 February 1963), sometimes known as just Bobó, is a Bissau-Guinean former professional football player and manager. Between 2008
Cacheu Region-Fortaleza de São José da Amura
slaves to the Antilles. It was in this context that the captain-major of Cacheu, António de Barros Bezerra, reported back to Lisbon the French pretensions
Cacheu Region-Ziguinchor
the region since at least 1500, and culturally share much with the people of Guinea-Bissau. One of three dialects of Guinea-Bissau Creole, Cacheu–Ziguinchor
Cacheu Region-Sectors of Guinea-Bissau
below, by region: Bafata Bambadinca Contuboel Galomaro Gamamundo Xitole Boe Gabú Piche Pirada Sonaco Prabis Quinhamel Safim Bigene Bula Cacheu Caio Canghungo
Cacheu Region-André Álvares de Almada
Almada died sometime after 1603, and one of his sons became the captain of Cacheu. Circa 1594 Almada wrote The Short Treatise of the Rivers of Guinea of Cape
Cacheu Region-History of Cape Verde
The Company of Cacheu and Rivers and Commerce of Guinea, which operated between 1676 and 1682, was succeeded by the Company of Cacheu and Cape Verde in
Cacheu Region-Idelino Colubali
Idelino Gomes Colubali (born 1 January 1995), known as Idé Gomes or Idé Colubali, is a Bissau-Guinean professional footballer who plays as a forward. Currently
Cacheu Region-Panutche Camará
Panutche Amadu Pereira Camará (born 28 February 1997) is a Bissau-Guinean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and forward for Ipswich Town
Cacheu Region-Kaabu
exist, founded in the 7th century CE, that ruled from the Gambia to the Cacheu river. The earliest dynasty was called the Jenung, but almost nothing is
Cacheu Region-British American Land Company
Canada, in order to encourage the immigration of British subjects to the region. In comparison to the Canada Company, a similar enterprise in Upper Canada
Cacheu Region-Cedate Gomes Sa
Cedate Gomes Sa (born 7 August 1993) is a French-Portuguese rugby union player. His position is prop and he currently plays for Racing 92 in the Top 14
Cacheu Region-Bissau
most supportive monarchs of the region. In 1680 Bissau even helped the Portuguese in a conflict with the Papels of Cacheu. The city was founded in 1687
Cacheu Region-Lisboa Island (Guinea-Bissau)
9833; -15.8667 Length 9.5 km (5.9 mi) Width 1.9 km (1.18 mi) Highest elevation 9 m (30 ft) Administration Guinea-Bissau Region Cacheu Region Sector Caió
Cacheu Region-Elia Island
Elia) is an island in Guinea-Bissau. It is located on the right bank of the Cacheu River close to its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean. The islands's western end
Cacheu Region-List of regions of Guinea-Bissau by Human Development Index
Rank Region HDI (2021) Medium human development 1 Bissau 0.577 Low human development 2 Cacheu 0.503 – Guinea-Bissau (average) 0.483 3 Biombo 0.481 4 Bolama
Cacheu Region-Crispina Peres
operated in some of the main ports of the West African region, such as Guinguim, Farim, Cacheu and Geba. She actively participated in trade networks connected
Cacheu Region-Rosa de Carvalho Alvarenga
Rosa de Carvalho Alvarenga also known as Dona Rosa de Cacheu and Na Rosa ('Senhora Rosa') (1780s – d. after 1857), was a Euro-African nhara slave trader
Cacheu Region-Aurelia Correia
Nozolini, and other Luso-African families in Cacheu, Ziguinchor, and other areas of the Guinea-Bissau region. Mãe Aurélia and Nozolini's rise to power can
Cacheu Region-Kumba Ialá
died from a cardiopulmonary arrest. Born to a farming family in Bula, Cacheu Region on 15 March 1953, Ialá became a militant member of the African Party
Cacheu Region-Nenè Nhaga Bissoli
Nenè Nhaga Bissoli (born 10 October 1987) is a retired footballer who played as a defender. She became a naturalized citizen of Italy in 2008. Born in
Cacheu Region-List of hospitals in Guinea-Bissau
Bissau Region Hospital 11°50′45″N 15°35′54″W / 11.8458°N 15.5983°W / 11.8458; -15.5983 (Hospital de Bandim) Hospital de Súo Domingos Cacheu Region Hospital
Cacheu Region-Florentino Mendes Pereira
Florentino Mendes Pereira (born 4 February 1969) is a Bissau-Guinean politician and former of Minister of Energy and Industry. "Guinée Bissau: António
Cacheu Region-Dan Ialá
on 8 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021. "PAIGC". Radio Voz do Rio Cacheu (in Portuguese). 19 March 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2021. "Guiné-Bissau
Cacheu Region-Regions of Guinea-Bissau
grouped into 3 provinces: Leste (East): Bafatá, Gabu Norte (North): Biombo, Cacheu, Oio Sul (South): Bolama, Quinara, Tombali List of regions of Guinea-Bissau
Cacheu Region-British Guinea
Guinea was already being gradually explored by the Portuguese from 1490 in Cacheu, from 1615 in Bafatá, from 1641 in Farim and from 1697 in Bissau. In this
Cacheu Region-Portuguese Guinea
was mainly limited to the rivers of Guinea, the settlements of Bissau, Cacheu and Ziguinchor (the last now in Senegal). Elsewhere it was preserved, with
Cacheu Region-Company of Cacheu and Rivers and Commerce of Guinea
The Company of Cacheu and Rivers and Commerce of Guinea (Portuguese: Companhia de Cacheu, rios e comércio da Guiné) was a Portuguese colonial company
Cacheu Region-Cacheu Fort
The Fort of Cacheu is located near the mouth of the Cacheu River, in the city of Cacheu, Cacheu region, in the northwest of Guinea-Bissau. The establishment
Cacheu Region-Timeline of geopolitical changes (1500–1899)
capital is Salvador. 1614 The Kingdom of Portugal establishes the colony of Cacheu in what is now Guinea-Bissau. 1616 30 October Taizu establishes the Later
Cacheu Region-Adja Satú Camará
1977. She was also governor of Bafatá Region from 1985 to 1990, Cacheu Region from 1990 to 1995, and Gabú Region from 1997 to 1999. She kept her seat in
Cacheu Region-Casamance Creole
Casamance region of Senegal and also in The Gambia. Guinea-Bissau was discovered by the Portuguese in 1446, but it was only in 1588 that Cacheu was founded
Cacheu Region-Oio Region
to the east, the Rio Geba/Guinea-Bissau region of Quinara to the south and the Guinea-Bissau region of Cacheu to the west. There has not been any local
Cacheu Region-Osu Castle
House. Many international dignitaries have visited the castle while in the region, including U.S. Presidents Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and