Join us for a day in Guinea Bissau with Ari, a Venezuelan woman who went to Africa for love! I hope you like it! SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS: http://bit.ly/1uPY5AW MY BOOK: https://shorturl.at/bcqVX SUBSCRIBE to our channels: Mariemili: / @mariemili Podcast de la Vida de M: / @elpodcastdelavidadem Leave us your comments and don't forget to like and SUBSCRIBE! •Activate the bell with all notifications and you will know when we upload a new video Our social networks: Instagram: / lavidadem Instagram: / mariemili_ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@culturaconmar... CONTACT: [email protected] Guinea-Bissau8​ or Guinea-Bissau,9​ officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (in Portuguese: República da Guiné-Bissau),10​ is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 km² with an estimated population of 1,644,000 inhabitants (2022).2​ It borders Senegal to the north, Guinea to the south and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.3​ Guinea-Bissau was once part of the Kingdom of Gabú, as well as part of the Mali Empire. Some regions of this kingdom persisted until the 18th century, while some others were under the dependence of the Portuguese Empire since the 16th century. During the 19th century it was a Portuguese colony, forming part of the so-called Portuguese Guinea. Upon its independence, declared in 1973 and recognized after a war that ended in 1974, the name of its capital, Bissau, was added to the official name of the country to avoid confusion between it and the Republic of Guinea (formerly French Guinea). Guinea-Bissau has had a history of political instability since independence, and only one elected president (José Mário Vaz), has successfully completed a full five-year term. The current president is Umaro Sissoco Embaló, who was elected on 29 December 2019. Which country colonized Guinea-Bissau? The history of Guinea-Bissau was dominated by Portugal from the 1450s to the 1970s; since independence, the country has been controlled primarily by a one-party system. What language is spoken in Bissau? Portuguese Guinea-Bissau was a Portuguese colony and the official language is Portuguese. What do they speak in Guinea-Bissau? The official language is Portuguese, although the most widely spoken language is Creole (90.4% of the population). What religion is practised in Guinea-Bissau? Religion: About two-thirds profess traditional African religions; one-third is Muslim. There is a Catholic minority. Languages: Portuguese (official). What Guinea was a Spanish colony? The mark that Spain left in Equatorial Guinea, a country that became independent in 1968, can be traced through several emblematic buildings that have withstood the passage of time on the island of Bioko. What do they eat in Guinea-Bissau? Gastronomy of Guinea-Bissau Gastronomy of Guinea-Bissau Dishes: fufu, egusi, tieboudienne, cachupa, yassa, millet couscous, frango no churrasco... etc. Drinks: palm wine, green tea (warga), cana de cajeu (cashew rum)... etc. What is the capital of Bissau? Bissau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Guinea-Bissau Bissau, also written as Bissau (Portuguese form), is the capital of Guinea-Bissau. Officially it is called the Autonomous Sector of Bissau because it is one of the Sectors of Guinea-Bissau, although autonomous. What does Guinea-Bissau produce? Of the 220,000 hectares of cultivated land per year, about 80,000 are used for rice production, and 70,000 for other cereals, among which sorghum, millet, corn, cassava and fonio millet stand out. What do they dress in Guinea-Bissau? Clothing - The dress code for men is formal: suit and tie. - Women are advised to wear a suit with a skirt or trousers, as well as dresses below the knee, and avoid tight clothing. Gifts - Gifts are a sign of affection and hospitality. What is the name of the currency of Guinea-Bissau? In 1997, Guinea-Bissau joined the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) and adopted the CFA franc as its national currency, replacing the peso. What animals are there in Guinea-Bissau? Buffaloes, chimpanzees, macaques and red and black warthogs are particularly numerous. One of the best ways to visit Cantanhez National Park is on guided bicycle tours. You can also take tours on foot or by boat to discover the labyrinth of canals and mangroves. What do I need to travel to Guinea-Bissau? To enter Guinea-Bissau, you must have a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months and an entry visa.