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CASAMANCE
With its lush tropical landscapes, watered by the graceful, winding Casamance River, and
the unique culture of the Diola, this area seems far from Dakar and its surroundings, in
every sense. That's what many locals feel as well, so strongly that separatist rebellions have
troubled the region for years. Things have largely calmed down, but they've left a destabil-
ising legacy of banditry that flares up regularly - check recent travel advisories and news
before you go.
If the area is safe enough for visits, you'll discover a fascinating place. Between the
sleepy capital, Ziguinchor, and the wide, sandy beaches of Cap Skiring, the banks of the
Casamance River are dotted with tiny community
campements
that nestle between man-
groves and lagoons.
