Guinea-Bissau – Guinea-Bissau's capital is Bissau

(Pronounced gin-ee bih-sou and bih-sou)

Note: When the main characters are playing snap, you know that the capital city of the country has the same name as the country itself.

To remember the capital of Guinea-Bissau, use the following mnemonic:

The guinea pigs were eating biscuits and sour (Guinea-Bissau) yoghurt as they played snap.

Interesting facts about Bissau:

- Estuary Outpost: Bissau is uniquely positioned along the Geba River estuary where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean, creating a natural deep-water harbour that shapes the layout of the entire urban area.

- Historic Fortress: The city features the prominent Fortaleza de São José da Amura, a massive 18th-century Portuguese military fort that still stands as a central historical landmark within the old district.

- Carnival Culture: The city is internationally famous for hosting the annual Carnaval de Bissau, a massive, vibrant street festival where participants from various ethnic groups wear elaborate traditional costumes, masks, and dance through the main boulevards.