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  1. History of Guinea-Bissau

    The region now known as Guinea-Bissau, in West Africa, has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years. During the 13th century CE, it was a province of the Mali Empire which later became independent as the empire of Kaabu. The Portuguese Empire claimed the region during the 1450s, but its control was limited to several forts along the coast during most of this period; it gained control of the mainland after a series of "pacification campaigns" from 1912 to 1915, which used military forces to violently crush local resistance. The offshore Bijagos Islands were not colonized until 1936. Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal in 1974. The introduction of multi-party politics in 1991 led to the first multi-party elections in 1994. A civil war broke out in 1998, which lasted until the following year. Wikipedia

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    The region now known as Guinea-Bissau, in West Africa, has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years.During the 13th century CE, it was a province of the Mali Empire which later became independent as the empire of Kaabu.The Portuguese Empire claimed the region during the 1450s, but its control was limited to several forts along the coast during most of this period; it gained control of ...
  3. britannica.com

    The precolonial history of Guinea-Bissau has not been fully documented in the archaeological record. The area has been occupied for at least a millennium, first by hunters and gatherers and later by decentralized animist agriculturalists who used iron implements for their rice farming. Ethnogenesis and interethnic dynamics in the 13th century began to push some of these agriculturists closer ...
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    The deep history of what is now Guinea-Bissau is poorly understood by historians. The earliest inhabitants were the Jola, Papel, Manjak, Balanta, and Biafada peoples. [citation needed] Later the Mandinka and Fulani migrated into the region, in the 13th and 15th centuries, respectively.They pushed the earlier inhabitants towards the coast and onto the Bijagos islands.
  6. britannica.com

    Dec 31, 2024Guinea-Bissau is bounded by Senegal to the north, Guinea to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It includes the Bijagós (Bissagos) archipelago and other islands that lie off the coast. Relief. Almost all of Guinea-Bissau is low-lying and bathed daily by tidal waters that reach as far as 62 miles (100 km) inland.
  7. britannica.com

    Dec 31, 2024The precolonial history of Guinea-Bissau has not been fully documented in the archaeological record. The area has been occupied for at least a millennium, first by hunters and gatherers and later by decentralized animist agriculturalists who used iron implements for their rice farming. Ethnogenesis and interethnic dynamics in the 13th century began to push some of these agriculturists closer ...
  8. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 7, 2024Guinea-Bissau, a small country in West Africa, has a history marked by colonial exploitation, a struggle for independence, and post-independence challenges. Pre-Colonial Period Early Inhabitants: The area now known as Guinea-Bissau was originally inhabited by various ethnic groups, including the Balanta, Fula, and Manjaco.
  9. afrodiscovery.com

    Mar 14, 2024The history of Guinea-Bissau is a rich tapestry of ancient kingdoms and struggles for independence. From the powerful Niumi and Gabú empires to the Portuguese colonial era, the country has overcome numerous challenges. Today, Guinea-Bissau stands tall as an independent nation with a unique blend of cultural influences.
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