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Guinea-Bissau Facts and Figures
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Flag of Guinea-Bissau
Map of Guinea-Bissau
Meaning of Country's name |
Guinea-Bissau was named after its capital of Bissau and the former colonial ruler (Britain) |
Capital |
Bissau |
Largest Cities |
Bissau and Bafata |
Population |
1,647,000 (est.2009) |
Country Code |
245 |
Internet Country Code |
.gw |
Area |
13,948 mi² (36,125 km²) |
Area-Comparative |
Slightly less than three times the size of Connecticut |
Bordering Countries |
Senegal, Guinea |
Date of Founding (Current State) |
September 24, 1973 |
Type of Government |
Semi-Presidential Republic |
Languages Spoken |
Portuguese, Crioulo, Balante, Fulani, Malinke |
Religions Practiced |
Muslims, Christian |
GDP per Capita |
$1,068 (est.2010) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate |
2.7% (est.2007) |
Top Exports |
Cashew Nut, Fish, Seafood |
National Holidays |
New Year's Day - Jan. 1, International Women's Day - Mar. 8, Labour Day - May 1, Anniversary of the Killing of Pidjiguoiti, Korite (End of Ramadan), National Day - Sep. 24, Anniversary of the Movement of Readjustment, Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice), and Christmas - Dec. 25 |
Money Currency |
CFAfranc |
National Sports Teams |
National Football Team |
Random Fact |
Guinea-Bissau and the Islands of Cape Verde were a single country until 1980 when coup which succeeded only Guinea-Bissau ended the union between the two countries |
NEWS FROM Guinea-Bissau
Friday, 06-14-13, 8:43
[Daily Trust]The African Union Commission says it will enhance synergy and close collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to restore constitutional order and ensure peaceful transition in Guinea Bissau.
Tuesday, 06-11-13, 8:13
[IRIN]Bissau -Drug-trafficking in Guinea-Bissau is undermining the country's stability, distorting its economy and intensifying the competition for power among political and military leaders, say analysts and observers.
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