Another name that refers to two nations (see Congo).  This one, the one who's capital is Bissau, was a Portuguese colony for several centuries.  The Portuguese mostly shipped out slaves.  Before that it was a component of various west African polities back to the Mali empire in the 12-13th century.  A long war of independence from Portugal has been followed by instability, military coups, civil war, etc.  They have no oil.

274-557. GUINEA-BISSAU, PORTUGUESE GUINEA, 10 escudos K10 1952 BU $180.00 sold 2/11/2009
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