Guinea-Bissau

Key Facts About Guinea-Bissau

• •Guinea-Bissau is one of the smallest countries in mainland Africa.
• •The Bijagós Archipelago, off the coast, is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve home to saltwater hippos.
• •Cashew nuts are the country's main export, making it one of the world's top producers.
• •Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal in 1974 after a long liberation war.
• •The country has over 20 ethnic groups, with the Balanta and Fula being the largest.

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