Guinea-Bissau

Republic of Guinea-Bissau : República da Guiné-Bissau
←    1974 – Present
Cashew Cashew
General Information
Time of Exist:	10 September 1974-Present
Government:	Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
Languages:	Official: Portuguese Other Spoken: Guinea-Bissau Creole English French Arabic Balanta Hassaniya Arabic Jola-Fonyi Mandinka Manjak Mankanya Noon Pulaar Serer Soninke
Affiliation:	African Union HIPC United Nations UNESCO World Health Organization OIC CPLP Interpol
Religions:	Islam Native Religions Christianity
Relations and Opinions
Friends:	Portugal Russia Cuba Brazil Pakistan Senegal United Kingdom
Enemies:	Civil War
Likes:	Cashews, weapons from Russia, South American white powder (because that is how it enters to Europe)
Dislikes:	Drug trafficking, civil wars, COVID-19
Historical Information
Preceded By:	Portuguese Guinea

_“ Unity, Struggle, Progress.
— Motto of Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is a small West African country. Officially known as the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, he is bordered by Senegal to the north, Guinea to the south and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Covering an area of approximately 36,125 square kilometers, he is home to an estimated population of around 2 million people.

The economy of Guinea-Bissau is largely based on agriculture, with cashew nuts being the main export product. He, the country, also has significant potential in fishing and tourism, thanks to his beautiful archipelago of the Bijagós Islands, which boasts unique biodiversity and pristine beaches.

The nation is home to numerous followers of Islam, Christianity, and traditional faiths. The country's per capita gross domestic product is one of the lowest in the world.

History

1970s-1990s

On 24 September 1973, Guniea-Bissau declared independence from Portugal. This was recognized on September 10, 1974. Luís Cabral becomes the first president, his era is marked with repression, human rights violations, and favoritism towards certain ethnicities. On 14 November 1980, a military coup led by João Bernardo "Nino" Vieira ousts president Luís Cabral. Vieira becomes the new president. In 1984, a new constitution is adopted. Vieira is elected as president in a single-party system.

The May 31, 1988, the National Ethnographic Museum in Bissau, the capital city is opened, aiming to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Guinea-Bissau.

In 1991, multi-party politics is introduced. This was followed by Guinea-Bissau’s first multi-party elections in 1994. Nino Vieira is elected again as president. Between 7 June 1998 and 10 May 1999, civil war erupts between government forces and military rebels. Vieira is ousted in the end.

2000s

In 2000, Kumba Ialá is elected President in the first peaceful transfer of power. But in 2003 Kumba Ialá is overthrown in a bloodless coup led by Veríssimo Correia Seabra. And in 2005, Nino Vieira returns from exile and wins the presidential election, again.

In 2008, Guinea-Bissau decided to become a signatory to the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA) to address coastal erosion and flooding.

On March 2, 2009, Guinea-Bissau’s president Nino Vieira was assassinated by a group of soldiers during an attack on his residence. So, in June, Malam Bacai Sanhá is elected President.

2010s

The year 2010 saw the launch of the Guinea-Bissau Social and Economic Development Plan aimed at reducing poverty and improving infrastructure. In 2012, president Sanhá dies in office. A coup interrupts the election process, and interim governments and transitional councils follow. In 2014 José Mário Vaz is elected president in a peaceful election.

In 2016, Guinea-Bissau, the country is hit by a severe cholera outbreak, prompting international health interventions. In 2017, Guinea-Bissau's Bijagós Archipelago is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, recognizing its ecological and cultural significance. In 2019 Umaro Sissoco Embaló wins the presidential election, but disputes over the result lead to a prolonged political crisis.

2020s

In 2020, Umaro Sissoco Embaló is inaugurated as president amidst political tensions. In 2021, renewable energy projects are introduced to improve electricity access in rural areas.

In 2022, an attempted coup is occurred on February 1. Gunshots were heard in the capital, and many who heard them took shelter. A few hours later, president Umaro Sissoco Embaló declared the coup over, he said that "many" members of the security forces had been killed in a "failed attack against democracy". Still, this event is highlighting what an unstable country Guinea-Bissau is. It is still unknown who attempted the coup.

Relations

Friends

• Portugal - Adoptive parent.
• Russia - Helped me learn to fight in my war of independence. It also gibs weapons.
• Cuba - Assisted me and my brothers in our wars for independence.
• Pakistan - I have an embassy in his clay.
• United Kingdom - You are okay, I guess. Tried to adopt meu before.
• Senegal - Helpful and proud neighbor, also a Wolof brother but please no anschluss.

How to draw

Flag of Guinea-Bissau

1. Draw a ball.
2. colour the top half yellow and the bottom half green.
3. Draw a red strip on the left of the ball.
4. Draw a 5-pointed black star in the middle of the red strip.
5. Add the eyes and you’re done!

Color Name		HEX
	Yellow	#FCD116
	Green	#009E49
	Red	#CE1126
	Black	#000000