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Guinea-Bissauan Scorecard

Country profile

Guinea-Bissau is a small West African nation with a landscape of coastal mangroves and tropical forests, deeply influenced by its indigenous cultures and Portuguese colonial history. It has a population of 2.2 million, a population growth rate of 2.25%, and a median age of 18.94 years.

Its past is marked by a blend of local traditions and the legacy of colonial administration, which has shaped its cultural identity.

Today, Guinea-Bissau is working to build economic resilience and cultural pride, emphasizing community traditions and sustainable development.

Its capital city is Bissau.

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Education

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Environmental Sustainability and Energy

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