Fun facts about Guinea-Bissau
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The Bijago society was warlike, with men dedicated to boatbuilding and raiding the mainland.
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,080,000. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast.
From the “History” section
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Guinea-Bissau is larger in size than Belgium, covering 36,125 square kilometers.
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,080,000. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast.
From the “Geography” section
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Guinea-Bissau's economy depends mainly on agriculture, with fish, cashew nuts, and ground nuts as major exports.
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,080,000. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast.
From the “Economy” section
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The sole official language of Guinea-Bissau is Standard Portuguese, which is mostly spoken as a second language.
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,080,000. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast.
From the “Demographics” section
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Guinea-Bissau is a founding member state of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,080,000. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast.
From the “Politics” section
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