Guin·ea-Bis·sau (g n  -b-sou ) A country of western Africa on the Atlantic Ocean. Populated by Fulani, Malinke, and other West African peoples, it was first visited by the Portuguese in the 15th century and later became a Portuguese colony (1879). After more than ten years of fighting by secessionist guerrillas, the country achieved independence in 1974. Bissau is the capital and the largest city. Population: 1,470,000. |   |
Guinea-Bissau
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(Placename) a republic in West Africa, on the Atlantic: first discovered by the Portuguese in 1446 and of subsequent importance in the slave trade; made a colony in 1879; became an independent republic in 1974. Official language: Portuguese; Cape Verde creole is widely spoken. Religion: animist majority and Muslim. Currency: franc. Capital: Bissau. Pop.: 1 316 000 (2001 est.). Area: 36 125 sq. km (13 948 sq. miles) Former name (until 1974) Portuguese Guinea
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| Noun | 1. |  Guinea-Bissau - a republic on the northwestern coast of Africa; recognized as independent by Portugal in 1974Bissau, capital of Guinea-Bissau - the capital of Guinea-Bissau Africa - the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean |
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