Guinea-Bissau

The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (pronounced /ˈɡɪni bɪˈsaʊ/; Portuguese: República da Guiné-Bissau, pronounced [ʁɛˈpublikɐ dɐ ɡiˈnɛ biˈsau]) is located in West Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west.

Its size is nearly 37,000 square kilometres (14,000 sq mi) with an estimated population of 1,600,000. Formerly the Portuguese colony of Portuguese Guinea, upon independence, the name of its capital, Bissau, was added to the country’s name to prevent confusion with the Republic of Guinea. Guinea-Bissau’s GDP per capita is one of the lowest in the world.

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Country Codes: Guinea-Bissau

International Country Code for calling Guinea-Bissau. This page details Guinea-Bissau phone code. The Guinea-Bissau phone codes will help you make international phone calls to Guinea-Bissau. In order to make international calls to Guinea-Bissau, use Guinea-Bissau’s country code before dialing the local number.The Guinea-Bissau country dialing code is only used when calling Guinea-Bissau from another country. To make an international call to Guinea-Bissau, you may also need a city or area code.

Guinea-Bissau REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE LOANS BANKS

Guinea-Bissau REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE LOANS BANKS
The State of Guinea-Bissau is located on the west coast of Africa. In the past, the state was a Portuguese colony. But today, Guinea-Bissau - is the modern state. However, the political situation in the country is quite complex, periodic skirmishes between rebels and government troops and their accompanying riots. But, despite this, Guinea-Bissau attracts tourists from all over the world.

 

Investments in real estate Guinea-Bissau can be successful, as its economy develops and, if the internal conflicts are settled, the real estate market in Guinea-Bissau gets new incentives for development. Besides, …

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History of Guinea-Bissau

1446y. – the territory of the country is grasped by Portugueses.1886y. – modern borders of Guinea-Bissau are defined.1879y. – the country became a separate colony of Portugal. Before – has been united with islands of cape Verde.1908 – 1915 – large anticolonial revolt. It is suppressed by the Portuguese armies.1961y. – the beginning of guerrilla emancipating war in the country.On September, 24th 1973y. – independence of Guinea-Bissau is proclaimed.

Holidays

January-1 New Year’s Day
January-20 Death of Amilca Cabral
January-20 National Heroes Day
March-8 International Women’s Day
May-1 Labor Day
August-3 Pidjiguiti Martyrs’ Day
September-24 Nationality Day
November-14 Readjustment Day
December-24 Christmas Eve
December-25 Christmas Day
December-26 2nd day of Christmas

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