Guinea-Bissau
West African coastal country with mangrove islands, cashew farms, and Portuguese language
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Bom dia! I'm Oz! Guinea-Bissau has mangrove coasts and island villages. Bissau is the capital, and Portuguese is widely spoken.
Quick Facts About Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau is a small West African country on the Atlantic coast. The capital is Bissau. People say "Bom dia." Portuguese is the official language, and the currency is the West African CFA franc.
Mangrove islands and rivers shape the coast. Cashew nuts are an important crop, and many communities live by fishing and farming. The Bijagós Islands are a special archipelago off the shore.
Map of Guinea-Bissau
Flag of Guinea-Bissau
The flag represents the unique identity and heritage of Guinea-Bissau.
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✨Did You Know?
The Bijagós Islands lie off the coast of Guinea-Bissau
Cashew nuts are a major crop
People say "Bom dia"
What Makes Guinea-Bissau Special?
Bijagós Islands
A chain of islands off the Atlantic coast.
Mangroves
Coastal forests protect rivers and wildlife.
Cashew Farms
Cashew nuts are an important crop.
Bom dia
Good morning in Portuguese.
Bissau
The capital city.
Fishing
Many communities live by the sea and rivers.
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