The official name of the country is the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
Guinea-Bissau enjoys a tropical climate with generally hot and humid weather, with a rainy season from June to November.
Guinea-Bissau is in Western Africa, with a population of 1.87 million people. Its capital is Bissau, and their currency is West African CFA franc. The official language in Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- National Heroes’ Day (Jan 20)
- International Women’s Day (Mar 8)
- Labor Day (May 1)
- Korité (Date Varies)
- Tabaski (Date Varies)
- Pidjiguiti Day (Aug 3)
- Independence Day (Sep 24)
- Readjustment Movement Day (Nov 14)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
Want to learn more? Check out Guinea-Bissau tourism website.
It has no world heritage site but has five national parks:
- Cacheu River Mangroves Natural Park
- Cantanhez Forests National Park
- João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park
- Lagoas Cufada Natural Park
- Orango National Park
Also check out the Historical Museum Of Cacheu and the National Ethnographic Museum Guinea-Bissau.
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