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IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Bissau |
Calavera Island time compared to Beijing time (China) |
8 hours ahead |
Introduction to Caravela Island, Guinea-Bissau
Caravella Island is the largest island in the Bijagos Archipelago of the West African country of Guinea-Bissau, located on the Atlantic coast, with an area of about 200 square kilometers. The island has diverse ecosystems such as mangrove forests, sandy beaches and savannahs, and is an important breeding ground for sea turtles and habitat for migratory birds.
Historical and Cultural Features
Historically a trading post during the colonial period, the island retains a cultural landscape of traditional African villages mixed with colonial architecture. The local people depend on fishing and agriculture for their livelihoods, and the unique Creole culture is reflected in traditional activities such as music, dance and hand weaving.
Tourism and Ecological Value
Calavera Island attracts eco-tourists with its pristine beaches and biodiversity, where marine life such as dolphins and manatees can be observed. As part of the Guinea-Bissau National Park, the island implements an ecological conservation policy and offers low-carbon tourism programs such as boating and bird watching.
Geographic and economic profile
The island is flat, with its highest point less than 10 meters above sea level, and its economy is based on subsistence agriculture, producing cashew nuts and palm products. Tourism is still in its infancy, owing to the dependence on boats for transportation, but is emerging as an ecotourism destination in Guinea-Bissau.
Calavera Island Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-03-25
Sunrise Time
07:06
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19:15
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