Guinea Bissau
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau was the first of the former Portuguese African territories to become independent on 10 September 1974. This West African state is bordered in the north by Senegal, to the east and south by Guinea and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean.
General information
- Capital: Bissau
- Population: 1.23 million
- Area: 36 125 km2
- Languages: Portuguese – official language
- Exports: Cashew nuts; peanuts; palm kernels; fish; swan lumber
- Imports: Foodstuffs; transport equipment; petroleum products; machinery and equipment
- Currency: CFA Franc
Trademarks
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- WIPO, WTO.
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Patents
- General:
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The firm practises directly in several Southern African countries and through long-established associates in others.
