History of Guinea-Bissau

The history of Guinea-Bissau was dominated by Portugal from the 1450s to the 1970s; since independence, the country has been primarily controlled by a single-party system.

Read more about History Of Guinea-Bissau:  Portuguese Rule, Independence From Portugal, Vieira's Presidency, Democracy

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