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        GUINEA-BISSAU
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Guinea-Bissau, south of
Senegal on the Atlantic coast
of West Africa, is a country
of stunning scenery and rises
from a deeply indented and
island-fringed coastline to a
low inland plateau. The
climate is tropical but it is
one of the poorest West
African states. The main crops
are groundnuts, sugar cane,
plantains, coconuts and rice.
Fishing is an important export
industry.

Area (Sq. Km.): 36,125

Population: 985,000

Capital: Bissau

Language:
Portuguese

Religion:
Traditional Beliefs 65%
Moslem 30%
Christian 4%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Peso

Consulate:
8 Palace Gate,
London W8
0171-589-5253

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Foreign Office Advice:

There is a cholera epidemic in
Guinea-Bissau at present.
Visitors should be aware that
the outbreaks of cholera are
occurring throughout the
country.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129