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Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Map of Guinea Bissau

Capital City:
Bissau

Population:
1345479 (2002)

Size:
13948 square miles (36125.32 square kilometers)


Factsheet - References - Current Online News

Guinea Bissau Factsheet

Currency:
Franc CFA

Bordering Countries:
Senegal, Guinea, and Atlantic Ocean

Major Cities:
Gabú, Oio, Cacheu, and Bolama

Language(s):
Portuguese

Ethnic Groups:
Balante, Fulani, Mandjack, Mandinka, and Papel

Natural Resources:
Rice, corn, beans, cassava, cotton, cashew nuts, peanuts, palm kernels, fishing, seafood, timber, bauxite and petroleum deposits

Stock Market:
Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières(BRVM)
http://www.brvm.org/

Maps:
Political Map
Relief Map

Reference Sources:
Guinea Bissau directory
Guinea Bissau key facts (geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues)
Guinea Bissau information from OneWorld (content and links to other sites)
Guinea Bissau information from World Information (key facts, profile, visitor guide, weather, map, news, directory, key indicators, and more)

Online News Sources:
AllAfrica.com: Guinea Bissau - Top News