Bissau (Portuguese pronunciation: [biˈsaw]) is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. As of 2015, it had a population of 492,004. [1] Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's largest city, major port, its …

Guinea-Bissau, [a] officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, [b] is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,026,778.

Apr 9, 2025 · Guinea-Bissau is a country of western Africa. Situated on the Atlantic coast, the predominantly low-lying country is slightly hilly farther inland. Its capital is Bissau.

Apr 9, 2025 · Bissau, port city and capital of Guinea-Bissau. It originated in 1687 as a Portuguese fortified post and slave-trading centre. In 1941 it replaced Bolama as the capital and has since developed on a northwest-southeast axis by the Gêba Channel, which offers an excellent roadstead for the largest

Bissau is the capital city of Guinea-Bissau. It is also the largest city in the country; around 355,000 people live there. The city is where the Geba river flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The city was built by the Portuguese in 1687.

Dec 21, 2023 · Guinea-Bissau’s history of political instability, a civil war, and several coups (the latest in 2012) have resulted in a fragile state with a weak economy, high unemployment, rampant corruption, widespread poverty, and thriving drug and child trafficking.

Guinea-Bissau facts: Official web sites of Guinea-Bissau, links and information on Guinea-Bissau's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.

Mar 21, 2025 · history of Guinea-Bissau, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Guinea-Bissau, a country of western Africa. Situated on the Atlantic coast, the predominantly …

Feb 26, 2024 · Provides an overview of Guinea-Bissau, including key dates and facts for this west African state.

Just follow Estrada de Bor out of Bissau, continue when it turns into a dirt road, and eventually you'll reach the beach (might be a two-hour drive). Saltinho Waterfall - A pleasant little waterfall located just under the bridge where the main road to …