 | Capital city: Bissau, largest city
(main seaport and international airport). |
 | Area: 36125 square km |
 | National day: 10 September |
 | Independence: 10 September 1974,
Formerly Portuguese colony. |
 | Population: 1.2 million as of 2000 |
 | Leader: Kumba Yala born 1953,
President since January 2000. |
 | Language: Portuguese (official),
Creole, Balanta, Bjiago, Fulani. |
 | Currency: CFA francs. |