Guinea-Bissau Subsistence agriculture forms the basis of the Guinea-Bissau economy. The country has substantial potential for development of mineral resources including phosphates, bauxite and mineral sands. While its climate and soil make it feasible to grow a wide range of cash crops, fruit and vegetables, cashews generate more than 80% export receipts and are the main source of income for many rural communities. Name Republic of Guinea-Bissau Capital Bissau Frequency of elections Every five years Name of parliament National Popular Assembly Parliament website www.anpguinebissau.org Languages Portuguese, Crioulo, indigenous languages Area 36 125 km2 Population 1 693 398 (July 2014 est) Imports Foodstuffs, machinery and transport equipment, petroleum products Exports Fish, shrimp, cashew nuts, peanuts, palm kernels, sawn lumber Currency Communauté Financière Africaine franc Source: CIA World Factbook Image: Gallo/GettyImages