Guinea-Bissau
Africa · Western Africa
- Capital
- Bissau
Famous for
- Animal Saltwater hippo
- Food Caldo de mancarra
- Festival Carnival
- Landmark Bijagós Islands
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
The Bijagós Biosphere Reserve is an archipelago of 88 islands and a major nesting site for green turtles.
Capital: Bissau
Bissau's Amura Fortress, built by Portugal in 1696, holds the mausoleum of independence leader Amílcar Cabral.
Flag
Guinea-Bissau's flag closely follows the flag of the PAIGC independence movement, minus its initials.
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