Geography
Guinea-Bissau is in Western Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 12, -15; it has Guinea, Senegal.
Neighboring countries: Guinea, Senegal
Africa
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau is a country in Western Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Bissau
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 1.8 million
- Area
- 36,125 km²
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Official language
- Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
- Calling code
- +245
- Internet TLD
- .gw
- Time zone
- UTC
Guinea-Bissau map preview: 12.00, -15.00
People and Culture
Guinea-Bissau uses Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Guinea-Bissau varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Guinea-Bissau is recorded with the official name Republic of Guinea-Bissau. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Bissau
- Western Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Bissau
- Time zone data: UTC
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Guinea-Bissau is grouped under Africa.
- Guinea-Bissau has a listed area of 36,125 km².
- Guinea-Bissau is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Guinea-Bissau
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
What continent is Guinea-Bissau in?
Guinea-Bissau is in Africa.
What currency does Guinea-Bissau use?
Guinea-Bissau uses the West African CFA franc.
What language is spoken in Guinea-Bissau?
Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole is listed for Guinea-Bissau in this database.