Bissau
Bissau, estimated population 197,610 (
1991), is the capital of
Guinea-Bissau. The city is located on the Geba estuary, off the
Atlantic Ocean. It is the country's largest city, major port, and administrative and military center.
Peanuts, hardwoods,
copra,
palm oil, and
rubber are the chief products. The city was founded in
1687 by
Portugal as a fortified port and trading center. In
1942 it became the capital of Portuguese Guinea but was replaced by Madina do Boe in
1973-
74.
