Guinea-Bissau Latest News
Recently, the African country of Guinea-Bissau fell under military rule.
About Guinea-Bissau
- It is one of the smallest countries in the African continent.
- Bordering Countries: It borders Senegal to the north and Guina to its eastern and southern boundaries.
- Maritime Boundary:Â To the west, the country has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.
- It includes the Bijagós (Bissagos) archipelago and other islands that lie off the coast.
- Capital City: Bissau
Geographical Features of Guinea-Bissau
- Terrain: Mostly low-lying coastal plain with a deeply indented estuarine coastline rising to savanna in the east.
- Plateau : The Fouta Djallon Plateau dominates the southeastern part of the country.
- Climate: It has a generally tropical climate influenced by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ).
- Its environment is largely made up of swamps and marshlands.
- Rivers: Corubal, Geba, and Cacheu ETC.
- Economy: Fishing is a huge local industry of this country.
- Natural resources: Phosphates, bauxite, clay, granite, limestone,
Source: DD News
Guinea-Bissau FAQs
Q1: Where is Guinea-Bissau located?
Ans: West Africa
Q2: What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
Ans: Bissau
