Biombo Region facts for kids
Biombo is a region located in the western part of Guinea-Bissau, a country in West Africa. The main city and capital of this region is Quinhámel.
As of 2009, about 97,120 people lived in Biombo. The region covers an area of about 838.8 square kilometers (323.9 square miles).
What is Biombo?
Biombo is one of the regions that make up Guinea-Bissau. Think of a region like a large county or a state within a country. It helps organize the land and the people living there.
Parts of Biombo: Sectors
Regions like Biombo are often divided into smaller areas called sectors. These sectors are like smaller districts within the region. Biombo has three main sectors:
- Prabis
- Quinhámel (This is the capital city of the Biombo region)
- Safim
Images for kids
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Sectors of Biombo
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People in Biombo
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Map of mangroves and bolanhas
See also
In Spanish: Región de Biombo para niños
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