A country of western Africa on the Atlantic Ocean. A Portuguese colony after 879, it achieved independence in 974. Bissau is the capital and the largest city. Population, 777,24.

• 几内亚比绍：非洲西部一国家，位于大西洋沿岸。879年成为葡萄牙殖民地，974年赢得独立。比绍为该国首都及最大城市。人口777,24