Africa · Country briefing

Guinea-Bissau

A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.

Capital
Bissau
Population
~1.8 million
Time zone
Africa/Bissau (UTC +0)
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)

Guinea-Bissau, with Bissau marked

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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.

The capital

Bissau

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Fun facts

What makes Guinea-Bissau a bit special.

Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.

Native animals

Wildlife your partner class might know best.

Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.

School life

In a Guinea-Bissau classroom

Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.

Greetings to learn

Say hello like a local

Hello!
Portuguese

Five questions to ask

Conversation starters

01What does your school day look like?
02What do you eat at lunch?
03What games do you play at break?
04What's the weather like today?
05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?

What not to assume

Friendly cautions

ℹGuinea-Bissau has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.

Culture

Food, music, sport, festivals.

Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.

Reflection prompts

“What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
“What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”

Could your class meet Guinea-Bissau?

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