Fun facts about Guinea-Bissau

10 facts about Guinea-Bissau: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.

  1. Guinea-Bissau is known for the Bijagos Archipelago
  2. The country declared independence from Portugal in 1973
  3. Cashew nuts are a major export product
  4. Guinea-Bissau is a multi-ethnic and multilingual country
  5. The country is a significant habitat for sea turtles
  6. The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau
  7. Traditional music and dance play a significant role in culture
  8. The country is named after the Guinea region and the River Geba
  9. The country hosts the annual Carnival festival
  10. Guinea-Bissau has diverse flora and fauna

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