Guinea-Bissau has a population (2001 estimate) of 1,315,822. The capital and principal port, Bissau, has a population (1995 estimate) of 233,000. Other ports include Cacheu and Bolama. The major ethnic groups are the Balante, Fulani, Mandinka (also known as Mandingo or Malinke), Mandyako, and Pepel. Cape Verdians form a small but remarkable minority.