What is another word for Portuguese Guinea?
Pronunciation: [pˌɔːt͡ʃəɡˈiːz ɡˈɪni] (IPA) 
Portuguese Guinea, also known as Guinea-Bissau, is a small country located in West Africa. The name Guinea-Bissau is often used as a synonym for Portuguese Guinea, as it was the original name given to the country upon gaining independence from Portugal in 1973. Other synonyms for Portuguese Guinea include Portuguese West Africa, which was its official name during the colonial era, and Bissau-Guinean, which is the demonym for the citizens of Guinea-Bissau. Additionally, the country is sometimes referred to simply as Guinea, though this can be confusing as there is another country in the region with a similar name, Equatorial Guinea.
