Guinea-Bissau
Not to be confused with Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, or Papua New Guinea. Republic of Guinea-Bissau República da Guiné-Bissau (Portuguese) Flag Emblem Motto: "Unidade, Luta, Progresso" (Portuguese) "Unity, Struggle, Progress" Anthem: Esta é a Nossa Pátria Bem Amada (Portuguese) This is Our Beloved Homeland Location of Guinea-Bissau (dark blue) – in Africa (light blue & dark grey) – in the African Union (light blue) Capital and largest city Bissau 11°52′N 15°36′W / 11.867°N 15.600°W / 11.867; -15.600 Official languages Portuguese Recognised national languages Upper Guinea Creole Ethnic groups 22.5% Balanta 28.5% Fula 8.3% Manjaca 14.7% Mandinka 9.1% Papel >1% others Demonym Bissau-Guinean [1] Government Unitary semi-presidential republic • President José Mário Vaz • Prime Minister Aristides Gomes Legislature National People's Assembly Independenc...