GINUEA-BISSAU
Official Name:
REPUBLIC OF
GINUEA-BISSAU
Country Profile Area: 36,120 sq km. Capital: Bissau Population: 1,533,964 (CIA 2009 estimates) Language: Portuguese (official), crioulo and other languages. Date of independence: 24 September, 1973 Currency: CFA Franc (XOF) Religion: Islam (majority), indigenous beliefs and Christianity National Day: Independence Day; 24 September |
Raimundo Pereira
President of Ginuea-Bissau
Administrative Divisions:
9 regions;
Bafata, Biombo, Bissau, Bolama, Cacheu, Gabu, Oio, Quinara, Tombali
9 regions;
Bafata, Biombo, Bissau, Bolama, Cacheu, Gabu, Oio, Quinara, Tombali