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Guinea-Bissau

The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a West African country south of Senegal. Most of it's 1.6 million citizens speak Portuguese.

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What is the national flower of Guinea-Bissau?

The national flower of Guinea-Bissau is the "Bougainvillea." This vibrant plant is known for its colorful bracts, which can be found in various shades such as pink, purple, and orange. Bougainvillea thrives in tropical climates, making it well-suited to Guinea-Bissau's environment. It symbolizes the country's natural beauty and cultural richness.

What percentage of Guinea-Bissau speaks french?

In Guinea-Bissau, French is not one of the primary languages spoken. The official language is Portuguese, and several indigenous languages are also prevalent. French is learned in schools and used in some official contexts, but only about 10% of the population speaks it fluently. Thus, the percentage of French speakers is relatively low compared to Portuguese and local languages.

What is the telephone country code for Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau is country code +245.

Landlines begin with +245 3.

Mobiles begin with +245 5, +245 6, or +245 7.

(The plus sign means "insert your international access prefix here." From a GSM mobile phone, you can enter the number in full international format, starting with the plus sign. The most common prefix is 00, but North America (USA, Canada, etc.) uses 011, Japan uses 010, Australia uses 0011, and many other countries use different prefixes.)

LIST countries THAT Guinea-Bissau passport holders visa free?

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What are the most popular sports in Guinea-Bissau?

Soccer it is the most popular sport everywhere basically besides U.S.

What is the area of Bissau?

It is in Guinea Bissau, and is the capital city of the country.

How can you renew your Guinea-Bissau passport?

u can go to the passport office at 25c Constant Spring road in Half Way tree they open @ 6am--- the earlier u go the better. if u need the passport quickly u can pay $ja 7000 and get it back the next day or $6000 for 2 days . It's required that u have 2 passport picture that shows your complete face with no hair on your forehead or on your ears, u can get your picture taken next door for $350 Ja but remember the picture must be notorized. Your form must be notorized also.

What are common surnames in Guinea-Bissau?

Common surnames in Senegal include Faye, Senghor, Diome, and Mambety. Additional surnames include Diouf, Seck, Lo, Cisse, and Annerose. Senegal is located in West Africa.

What countries border Guinea-Bissau?

Senegal is to the North, while Guinea is to the South and East.

When did Portugal colonize most of Guinea-Bissau?

in the 15th and 16th centuries, starting in the 1440's.

To add more information here, it seems most historians cite 1446 as the year Portugal first made a settlement in what is now called Guinea-Bissau. There were conflicts between France and Portugal over this section of Africa and it can be safely said that by the middle of the 19th century, Portugal had consolidated its overall control of this territory. Perhaps not 100% but certainly the vast majority of it.

What type of government is Guinea-Bissau?

The type of government in Guinea-Bissau is presidential republic. The head of government business in the country is the prime minister.

Who was the President of Guinea-Bissau in 2012?

Malam Bacai Sanhá was the President of Guinea Bissau at the beginning of 2012, but died on January 9 from complications from diabetes. Raimundo Pereira took over as acting president. A presidential election was held on March 18, and Carlos Gomes Júnior receiving 48.97% of the votes in the first round was expected to win the presidency in the run-off election. However, the military intervened, staging a coup d'etat on April 12. The military's leader, Mamadu Ture Kuruma became interim president as Chairman of the Military Command of Guinea-Bissau. On 2012 May 11, Manuel Serifo Nhamadjo was appointed as acting President.

What is the BECAO building in Bissau?

It is BCEAO, not BECAO. It's the Occidental African States Central Bank. Banco Central dos Estados da África Ocidental (BCEAO)

Is Guinea-Bissau in Asia?

Guinea-Bissau is not located in Asia. It's located on the western coast of Africa.

How do you say hello in guinea-bissau?

you can say ''how de day?" meaning how is your day. you can say ''How de(dee) day'' meaning how is your day.

When was Resistance of Guinea-Bissau-Bafatá Movement created?

Resistance of Guinea-Bissau-Bafatá Movement was created in 1986.