Guinea-Bissau

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/guinea-bissau

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Guinea-Bissau?West Africa, bordering Senegal (north) and Guinea (southeast), with an Atlantic coastline
2. How many people live in Guinea-Bissau?Estimated at 2,026,778
3. How big is Guinea-Bissau?36,125 square kilometers (13,948 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?Bissau
5. What language do people speak in Guinea-Bissau?Official: Portuguese; National: Guinea-Bissau Creole; numerous indigenous African languages
6. What kind of government does Guinea-Bissau have?Semi-presidential republic

West Africa: A subregion of Africa comprising the westernmost countries of the continent, characterized by diverse cultures and histories.
Creole Language: A stable natural language that develops from the mixing of different languages, becoming the native language of a community.
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: An international designation for areas that promote solutions reconciling people and nature, focusing on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
Per Capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP): A measure of a country's economic output per person, indicating the average economic productivity and standard of living.