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|align="center"|The [[National Arms of Guinea-Bissau]]
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==Administrative division==
Guinea-Bissau is divided into eight regions (regiões) and one autonomous sector (sector autónomo). These, in turn, are subdivided into 37 Sectors.
 
As far as I know, none uses heraldic arms at present.
 
==Colonial heraldry==
During Portuguese rule, several towns used heraldic coats of arms. As far as I know, none of these are currently used.
 
*[[Bissau]]<br/>
*[[Bissorã]]<br/>
*[[Catió]]<br/>
*[[Farim]]<br/>
*[[Gabú|Nova Lamego]]<br/>
*[[Canchungo|Teixeira Pinto]]<br/>
 
==Heraldic collector's items==
*[[Guinea Bissau (stamps)|Heraldic stamps from Guinea-Bissau]]
 
[[Category:Guinea-Bissau]]

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