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Guinea-Bissau

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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...