GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese, which is spoken by 11% of the population. Guinea-Bissau Creole is spoken by 44% of the population. It is also known as Kiriol or Crioulo whose lexicon derives mostly from Portuguese.

Detailed explanation-2: -While the official language of Guinea-Bissau is standard European Portuguese, the Guinea-Bissau Creole is a dialect influenced by Portuguese that is widely spoken in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -Portuguese is currently the fifth most spoken language in the world and an official language of Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe and East Timor. It is also used in Macau, territory under Portuguese administration until 1999, and in Goa.

Detailed explanation-4: -Guinean Portuguese (Portuguese: Português Guineense) is the variety of Portuguese spoken in Guinea-Bissau, where it is the official language.