Most people are familiar with large states - France, America, Germany. However, there are several countries on the planet such as Guinea. All of them are important economic components of the whole world. The article considers the capitals of each Guinea, describes their potential and population. Attractions will also be given.
At school, few hours are devoted to studying these countries and their capitals. This question is quite interesting, because even though they are united by one name, culture and history are completely different.
Portuguese Guinea
This African colony lasted exactly 500 years, from 1474 to 1974. The capital of Portuguese Guinea is Bissau. He and Kasheu have long been the center where the slave trade flourished. The Portuguese possessions received this name in 1879.
Initially, only the coast belonged to the indigenous people. At the very beginning of the 20th century, the Portuguese actively began to oppose the tribes that lived in the center of the continent. This resistance lasted long enough - in 1936 Bijagos passed into the possession of the Portuguese.
In 1956, the struggle for independence began, the leader of which was the PAIGK party. For a long time, it was conducted through political discussions, and five years later it turned to armed clashes. In 1973, the independent Republic of Guinea-Bissau was proclaimed.
Bissau
Bissau is the capital of Guinea-Bissau. The city was formed in 1687. It covers an area of 78 square meters. km As of 2009, almost 390 thousand people lived here.
The city was founded by the inhabitants of Portuguese Guinea as a center for the slave trade. The choice of a place for its construction was influenced by the harbor, which was perfect for accepting various types of ships. Bissau is the main center of industry in its country.
Port moresby
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby. It is located on the coast of the country. The climate in this area is dominated by subequatorial marine. From May to September, cold and dry weather prevails. Periodically, drought is established in the area. This climate feature is characteristic of the territory in which Papua New Guinea is located. The capital is exposed to such cataclysms once every 40 years. The maximum temperature is +31 ° C, the minimum is +23 ° C.
The plant world of this city is characteristic of tropical forests. Here you can often find oaks, beeches and some other species that were imported by scientists from the European part of the planet.
Port Moresby population
As of 2012, the capital of Guinea is home to more than 317 thousand people. Mostly Papuans, Malaysians live here. They speak among themselves in 700 languages. You can also often meet Europeans and Australians in the city. An insignificant layer of the population consists of Chinese.
Speaking about official languages, it must be said that English, talk-pisin and hiri-motu are recognized as the main ones. Visitors in most cases use the first, the other two are used only by the indigenous people.
90% of the population are Christians. The capital of Guinea has also become a residence for Protestants (60%) and Catholics (30%).
Port Moresby Culture
Peninsula Town, which is part of the capital, is a historical center. It attracts many tourists every year. In Town there is a fairly high hill, which offers stunning views of the entire city. The capital of Guinea in its center has buildings erected in the 19th century. The oldest building is the Church of Ella (1890). She looks really aristocratic. Political buildings are concentrated in the north. In 1984, a house was built here, where parliamentary meetings are still held. Earlier, sports were held in the capital, so you can admire the special complex. It is designed for several thousand people and even currently operates.
Conakry
The capital of the Republic of Guinea is Conakry. As such, it was recognized in 1958. As a port, Conakry is located on the shores of one of the oceans of the world. As of 2012, more than 2 million people live here. The city is divided into communes and districts.
The capital of Guinea is the main in the economic sphere of the country. It is called the center of industry. Food, textile, chemical and woodworking industries are developed here, as well as metalworking and fishing. Due to the fact that the city has access to the ocean, the port is the main way of foreign trade of the state.
The architecture of the city began to develop at the end of the XIX century. Now there is the Polytechnic Institute, several hotels, research centers, a stadium, museums, the Botanical Garden. All these places attract tourists.
In the eastern part of the city there is an art museum where all national symbols are located, in the north - the People's Palace. It staged theatrical productions. Also in the city is the headquarters of the main party of the country. These places attract tourists. The city administration takes care of the safety of each of them.