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 its beautiful archipelago of the 
Bijagós Islands, which boasts unique biodiversity and pristine beaches.
History
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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.
