Boe, Guinea-Bissau

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Location of Boe in Guinea-Bissau

Boe (full name Madina do Boe) is a settlement in the southeastern region of Guinea-Bissau. In this location the independence of Guinea-Bissau was declared on September 24, 1973. Boe served as the Guinea-Bissau capital until 1974, when Bissau was declared the new national capital.

Coordinates: 11°45′N 14°13′W