Guinea-Bissau
West Africa, Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
People from Guinea-Bissau are called:
Male/General:
Bissau-Guinean
Pronunciation:
/bɪˈsaʊ ɡɪˈniən/
Etymology & Origin
Named after the capital city Bissau and the Guinea region, distinguishing it from neighboring Guinea.
About Guinea-Bissau
- Capital city: Bissau.
- Small coastal nation known for cashew nut production and fishing.
- Portuguese colonial heritage with Portuguese as official language.
- Known for Bijagós Islands, diverse wildlife, and traditional music.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 2,150,842 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Guinea-Bissau
- Region:
- West Africa