 Guinea-Bissau — (gin´ē bi sou´) |
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Did You Know... Guinea Bissau’s cashew crop is a vital source of income. »» More
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Guinea-Bissau History
The rivers of Guinea and the islands of Cape Verde were among the first areas in Africa explored by the Portuguese in the 15th century. Portugal claimed Portuguese Guinea in 1446, but few trading posts were established before 1600. In 1630, a "captaincy-general" of Portuguese Guinea was established »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Bissau »» History of Bissau
Population: 1,565,126
GDP: $933,400,000 (USD)
Total Area: 36,120 (sq km) 13,946 (sq mi)
Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note - responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States; previously the Guinea-Bissau peso (GWP) was used
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