On this day, 52 years ago, on September 24, 1973 (August 28, 1973 lunar calendar), Guinea-Bissau became independent. The Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Balante means "ahead is the village" or "go forward". Located in western Africa, west of the Atlantic Ocean, the territory also includes 60 islands along the coast. The area is 36,125 square kilometers. The population 1.07 million. There are Balante, Felube, Manyaco and other tribes. The official language is Portuguese, and Creole is commonly used. The residents mostly believe in fetishism and Islam. The capital, Bissau, has a population of 190,000. The political and economic center of the country and the largest seaport. During the Middle Ages, the local African residents had reached a high economic and cultural level. It was considered a Portuguese colony in 1879. Independence on September 24, 1973, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau was proclaimed. Diplomatic relations with our country were established on March 15, 1974. The coastline of the mainland is 300 kilometers long. The mainland part is mostly plains below 100 meters above sea level. There are many rivers and lakes, with rivers such as Coruba River and Reba River. Tropical climate. Annual precipitation is 1500-2000 mm. There are minerals such as bauxite, phosphate, titanium, and oil. Rivers are rich in shipping and irrigation. Fishery resources are relatively abundant. The economy is dominated by agriculture, and the residents are mostly engaged in agriculture. Agricultural products are mainly rice, corn, peanuts, and palm oil. Cattle, sheep, pigs, etc. are raised. There are industries such as food and wood processing. The highway is more than 2600 kilometers long.