Languages of Guinea-Bissau
The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese, which is spoken by 11% of the population. The local dialect is called Crioulo or Kiriol. French is also learned in schools, as Guinea-Bissau is surrounded by French-speaking countries and is a full member of the Francophonie as well as the Lusophone CPLP. Native languages. Guinea-Bissau Creole is spoken by 69% of the population. Native languages include Balanta, Fula, Mandjak, Mandinka and Papel.