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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
Saturday, 05-19-12, 7:44
[UN News]
The Security Council today imposed a travel ban against five military officers who seized power from the civilian government in Guinea-Bissau last month, and urged Member States to ensure that the sanctioned individuals do not enter or transit through their territories.
Friday, 05-18-12, 16:08
[UN News]
As part of the United Nations' ongoing efforts to ensure the full restoration of constitutional rule in Mali and Guinea-Bissau, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for West Africa, Said Djinnit, will participate in an upcoming regional meeting on the political crises in the two countries.
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