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  • Woman on the front of a yacht during a trip to the west coast of Sao Tome island. The west coast has no road access so many visitors choose to have a boat day trip to visit the pristine beaches.
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  • The west coast of Sao Tome island has no road acess, so the easiest way of exploring this pristine area is by boat.
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  • A woman strolling on the riverside on a sunday afternoon. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • People loading a bus at Mopti's bus station. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • Women in the streets of Mopti. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • Street vendor selling colored fabrics. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A girl carrying a chicken. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A woman carrying her child near the riverside. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • Woman collecting water from the river. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A boy carrying a bucket walks by the riverside ate dusk. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A man inside a store in one of Mopti's alleys. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • Men praying on the streets of Mopti. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this predominantly muslim west-african landlocked country.
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  • A woman seating on a matress in Mopti's harbour. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • Men unloading  boat in Mopti's harbour. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • People unloading a boat in Mopti's harbour. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A man dressed with touareg clothes, unload a boat in Mopti's harbour. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A man dressed with a "bubu" passes by Mopti's Great Mosque. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A boy shows a miniature "pinasse", the tipical canoe from the regions. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A man drives a "pinasse" in the harbour of Mopti. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A man touches salt brought from Mali's desert. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A man drives a "pinasse" in the harbour of Mopti. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • Woman carrying a bowl passes by one of the markets that surround Mopti's harbour. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • Children watching sunset at the riverside. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • A woman waits by the river selling dried fruit while men manouver a "pinasse", the tipical canoe from this regions. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • The fabric market in Mopti's harbour. At the confluence of the Niger and the Bani rivers, between Timbuktu and Segou, Mopti is the second largest city in Mali, and the hub for commerce and tourism in this west-african landlocked country.
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  • The view from Santa Joaquina Lookout, in Príncipe island
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  • Bom Bom Resort is one of the most exclusive resorts in Africa.It is very famous for its Big Game fishing. The main bungalow area is connected to the restaurant by a bridge. The restaurant is in Bom Bom isle.
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  • Tourist baths on a waterfall on the ascent from Kani-Kombolé to  Djiguibombo village. Waterfalls formed during the rainy season drop from the Bandiagara Escarpment cliff permitting tourists to cool off from the hiking. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • The well-preserved Tellem dwellings in Teli makes it one of the most picturesque villages in the Dogon Country. As in many other villages, the Dogon formerly lived sheltered in the cliffs as they feared predators and human agressors. Only some 60 ago, Teli villagers started to settle in the present village below the cliff. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • A woman walking on a street in Timbuktu, Mali.
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  • Young people playing football in Vila do Maio beach. The beach is located  just in front of the capital village and is the most accessible and, at the sime time, the most famous postcard image from Maio island. Still little known to tourists, the island can become has great touristical potential with its pristine yellow sand beaches and turquoise water.
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  • A young student looking at the sea in Santo António do Príncipe
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  • Boys showing around Roça Agostinho Neto (Agostinho Neto farm) in São Tomé island.
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  • People passing in front of the Sao Sebastiao (Saint Sebastian) fortress in the middle of the statues that represent the portuguese navigators who discovered the archipelago.
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  • Banana beach seen from Roca(farm) belo Monte lookout. This beach became very famous because Baccardi filmed an advertising in this location.
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  • Banana beach seen from Roca(farm) belo Monte lookout. This beach became very famous because Baccardi filmed an advertising in this location.
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  • Children sheltering from the rain in São Tomé island
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  • Man riding a motorbike on the road that leads to the south of Sao Tome island. At the distance Cao Grande (Big Dog) hill can be seen.
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  • Banana beach seen from Roca(farm) belo Monte lookout. This beach became very famous because Baccardi filmed an advertising in this location.
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  • Colonial buildings in São Tomé, the capital city of São Tomé and Principe archipelago
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  • People dancing in one discotheque in Príncipe island
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  • A man checks his mobile phone in one street in São Tomé, the capital city of São Tomé and Príncipe.
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  • Children playing soccer in a old "roça" (old cocoa farm) in Príncipe island.
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  • A fisherman showing his catch near Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon) , in São Tomé island.
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  • The view from Santa Joaquina Lookout, in Príncipe island
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  • A woman carrying a basket passes by the Landscape near Cão Grande (big Dog) mountain. This area was cleared from native forest to plant palm trees for production.
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  • A tourist looks at the landscape at Santa Joaquina Lookout, in Príncipe island
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  • Banana beach. This beach became very famous because Baccardi filmed an advertising in this location.
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  • Guide Foussani Guindo walks by a baobab tree. The fruit of this tree has many usages as the production of musical instruments, food, containers, and its trunk is also used to make ropes. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • Togu na or casa palava in Doundjourou. Usually located in the centre of each village or quarter, the togu na is a shelter reserved for men, where the elders hold meetings, councils and pronounce judgements. The millet-stalk roof is normally 1.2m from the ground to prevent  standing up. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • Blacksmith working with bellows to make metal statues and jewelry in Indelou village. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • A view of the sandy Gondo plain that streches until Burkina Faso. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau plain that streches until Burkina Faso. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau plain that streches until Burkina Faso. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • A shepherd walks on the bandiagara Escarpment following his flock of goats. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • País Dogon - A aldeia de Dourou vista de longe com uma seara de painço no primeiro plano.Dourou Village view from outside with a millet field on the foreground. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • The square in Dourou village in the Bandiagara Escarpment. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • Children walking hand-in-hand in the Dogon village of Djiguibombo on the rocky plateau.  The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau.
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  • Togu na or casa palava in Djiguibombo. Usually located in the centre of each village or quarter, the togu na is a shelter reserved for men, where the elders hold meetings, councils and pronounce judgements. The millet-stalk roof is normally 1.2m from the ground to prevent  standing up. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • The canyon formed near Kani-Kombolé and Djiguibombo is a shady place with lots of trees and waterfalls during the rainy season. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • Man washing millet straw in a lake formed by rain in front of Kani-Kombolé village mosque. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • The well-preserved Tellem dwellings in Teli makes it one of the most picturesque villages in the Dogon Country. As in many other villages, the Dogon formerly lived sheltered in the cliffs as they feared predators and human agressors. Only some 60 ago, Teli villagers started to settle in the present village below the cliff. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • Waterfalls formed during the rainy season drop from the Bandiagara Escarpment cliff permitting tourists to cool off from the hiking. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • Most Dogon Country mosques are in Sudanese style and built with mud. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • Woman seen from above walk on a field in Teli village. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • A group of young people performs for tourists a traditional dance by the fire. Dogon youth are trying to take advantage of the benefits brought by tourism to their ethnic group.  The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • Mosquito nets in the rooftops are the most common place for a tourist to sleep in campments in the Bandiagara Escarpment. The Dogon Country is the most visited part of Mali with tourists visiting its tipical  villages that can be located on the cliff, on the sandy plain or in the rocky plateau
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  • Beach near Sao Joao dos Angolares village. Sao Joao is on the way to the south coast of Sao Tome island and was founded by angolan slaves brought to work in Sao Tome. Many of the inhabitants speak a language called "angolar"
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  • Boy selling raspberries on the way to the entrance of Obo National Park.
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  • Mist forming in Obo National Park rainforest on the way to Roca Bombaim (Bombay farm).
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  • Worker from Roca Bombaim (Bombay Farm) poses in front of the buildings where used to live the slaves brought to work in this farm. Until the beggining of 20th century a different kind of slavery was put in practise by farm owners that, dispite the end of slavery, took advantage of the fact that free slaves didn't had the money to pay their trip back to Angola or Cape Verde.
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  • Sao Nicolau (Saint Nicholas) waterfall is the highest in Sao Tome island
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  • Man jogging in front of the Sao Sebastiao (Saint Sebastian) fortress in the middle of the statues that represent the portuguese navigators who discovered the archipelago.
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  • Fisherman selling a huge fish on the roadside in tyhe northern coast of Sao Tome island.
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  • Man carries a bag containing organic cocoa beans. Cocoa is the main export from Sao Tome and Principe and has been for centuries the economic support of the country.
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  • A man stands near Sankor�osque, in Timbuktu, Mali.
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  • A man wearing tuareg clothing talks on the phone in front of Sankor�osque, in Timbuktu, Mali.
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  • Man and boy with camels in the desert around Timbuktu, in Mali.
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  • Old manuscripts at Ahmed Baba Institute of Higher Learning and Islamic Research, in Timbuktu, Mali.
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  • Old manuscripts at Ahmed Baba Institute of Higher Learning and Islamic Research, in Timbuktu, Mali.
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  • Women wearing colorful clothing on a street  in Timbuktu, Mali,
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  • A man dressing Tuareg  clothes pointing near Djingareyber Mosque in Timkuktu, Mali.
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  • Two men dressing Tuareg clothing walking in Timkuktu, in Mali.
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  • With its vast sand extension, Ponta Preta beach can be seen from the plane when approaching the small airport. This beach is close to Vila do Maio (Maio Village) but locals always warn tourists about the dangerous stream.
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  • The fishing village of Calheta has a bay where fisherman keep their boats. The village has also some fine examples of simple popular architecture with colorfully painted houses.
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  • As in most of Cape verde archipelago people are very friendly and always available to help. With a circular stone road, the island has many unpaved paths that can difficult an outsider to move around without getting lost sometimes.
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  • The dryness is one of the most important problems in Cape Verde archipelago and  for a flat island like Maio the lack of water is even more important as there are almost no mountains to retain the water from the clouds. Maio is an arid island so agriculture does not have many chances.
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  • Ribeira de Dom Joao beach is one of the many secluded beaches in Maio island. Accessible only in a four-wheel-drive or by walking, the beach is divided in two bays with emerald water and yellow sand.
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  • Girls treating their hair on the main street of Barranco Velho where there are some examples of simple popular architecture. As in most of Cape Verde archipelago, facades are colorfully painted.
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  • Some children play on the main street of Barranco Velho where there are some examples of simple popular architecture. As in most of Cape Verde archipelago, facades are colorfully painted.
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  • A woman and a small boy on a street in Vila do Maio (Maio Village). Inside the van a political banner from Carlos Veiga,  the presidential candidate who lose the election for the second time.
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  • Children playing football on Vila do Maio (Maio's Village) streets. Cape Verde population is very young and the country is known for the good use of international aid, specially in sending its students  abroad on scholarship programs.
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  • Vila do Maio beach located  just in front of the capital village is the most accessible and, at the sime time, the most famous postcard image from Maio island. Fishing boats go out every day from the traditional pier. Turquoise water and yellow sand are important atributes to make Maio island a tourist destination for the years to come.
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  • Boy walking in front of a kindergarden in Vila do Maio (Maio's village). Cape Verde population is very young and the country is known for the good use of international aid, specially in sending its students  abroad on scholarship programs.
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  • Vila do Maio beach located  just in front of the capital village is the most accessible and, at the sime time, the most famous postcard image from Maio island. Turquoise water and yellow sand are important atributes to make Maio island a tourist destination for the years to come.
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  • Bom Bom Resort is one of the most exclusive resorts in Africa.It is very famous for its Big Game fishing. The main bungalow area is connected to the restaurant by a bridge. The restaurant is in Bom Bom isle.
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  • Children playing soccer in a old "roça" (old cocoa farm) in Príncipe island.
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  • Colonial buildings in São Tomé, the capital city of São Tomé and Principe archipelago
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  • And old worker showing around Roça Agostinho Neto. This old cocoa farm is the largest in São Tomé.
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  • Bom Bom Resort is one of the most exclusive resorts in Africa.It is very famous for its Big Game fishing. The main bungalow area is connected to the restaurant by a bridge. The restaurant is in Bom Bom isle.
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  • A tourist walks at Bom Bom resort, in Príncipe island,. Bom Bom Resort is one of the most exclusive resorts in Africa.It is very famous for its Big Game fishing. The main bungalow area is connected to the restaurant by a bridge. The restaurant is in Bom Bom isle.
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  • People drying clothing in the rocks near a river in the north coast of São Tomé island.
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