Fun facts about Bissau
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The term 'Bissau' may have come from the name of a clan, N'nssassun, in its plural form Bôssassun.
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. As of 2015, it had a population of 492,004. Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's largest city, major port, its administrative and military center.
From the “Etymology” section
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The kingdom of Bissau was founded by Mecau, who moved to the area with his pregnant sister, six wives, and subjects.
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. As of 2015, it had a population of 492,004. Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's largest city, major port, its administrative and military center.
From the “History” section
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Bissau was founded in 1687 as a Portuguese trading post.
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. As of 2015, it had a population of 492,004. Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's largest city, major port, its administrative and military center.
From the “History” section
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Bissau has a tropical savanna climate, receiving around 2,000 millimetres of rain during the wet season.
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. As of 2015, it had a population of 492,004. Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's largest city, major port, its administrative and military center.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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Football is the most popular sport in Bissau, with many local teams based in the city.
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. As of 2015, it had a population of 492,004. Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's largest city, major port, its administrative and military center.
From the “Sports” section
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Photo: Original: Colleen Taugher from Lewiston Idaho, USA Modifications: The original uploader was Cornischong at Luxembourgish Wikipedia. · CC BY 2.0