Guinea-Bissau

The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (República da Guiné-Bissau) is a country in western Africa, and one of the smallest nations in continental Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west. Formerly the Portuguese colony of Portuguese Guinea, upon independence, the name of its capital, Bissau, was added to the country's official name in order to prevent confusion between itself and the Republic of Guinea.

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Guinea-Bissau

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The population of Guinea-Bissau is ethnically diverse with distinct languages, customs, and social structures. The main spoken language is Portuguese creole (44%); the Portuguese language is spoken by 14%. Most people are farmers, with traditional religious beliefs (animism); 45% are Muslim, principally Fula and Mandinka speakers concentrated in the north and northeast. Other important groups are the Balanta and Papel, living in the southern coastal regions, and the Manjaco and Mancanha, in the central and northern coastal areas.

Related Topics:
Guinea-Bissau - Portuguese creole - Portuguese language - Animism - Muslim - Fula - Mandinka - Balanta - Papel - Manjaco - Mancanha

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