Rice is a staple in the diet of residents near the coast and millet a staple in the interior. Fish, shellfish, fruits and vegetables are commonly eaten along with cereal grains, milk, curd and whey. The Portuguese encouraged peanut production. Vigna subterranea (Bambara groundnut) and Macrotyloma geocarpum (Hausa groundnut) are also grown. Black-eyed peas are also part of the diet. Palm oil is harvested. COUNT 5
QSN1 What grain is a staple for residents near the coast of Guinea-Bissau? ANS1 Rice QSN2 What grain is a staple for residents in the interior of Guinea-Bissau? ANS2 millet QSN3 Who encouraged peanut production in Guinea-Bissau? ANS3 The Portuguese QSN4 What type of oil is harvested? ANS4 Palm QSN5 What kind of pea is part of the diet in Guinea-Bissau? ANS5 Black-eyed peas