Portuguese Guinea

Portuguese Guinea

n (Placename) the former name (until 1974) of Guinea-Bissau

Guin′ea-Bissau′

n. a republic on the W coast of Africa, between Guinea and Senegal: formerly a Portuguese overseas province; gained independence in 1974. 1,234,555; 13,948 sq. mi. (36,125 sq. km). Cap.: Bissau. Formerly, Portuguese Guinea.

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Portuguese Guinea - a republic on the northwestern coast of Africa; recognized as independent by Portugal in 1974Guinea-Bissau, Guine-Bissau, Republic of Guinea-BissauBissau, capital of Guinea-Bissau - the capital of Guinea-BissauAfrica - the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean