Guinea-Bissau
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Guinea-Bissau. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Western Africa
- Capital
- Bissau
- Coordinates of the capital
- 11.86° N, 15.60° W
- Area
- 36,125 km²
- Official languages
- Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- GW
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Western Africa". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Guinea, Senegal.
Its capital is Bissau. Its area is about 36,125 km². By area, this country ranks 134 out of 193 in the world and 42 out of 54 in Africa. Official languages: Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole. Currency: West African CFA Franc.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Conakry (Guinea), Dakar (Senegal).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Guinea-Bissau: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Bissau.
- Guinea-Bissau: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Guinea, Senegal.
- Guinea-Bissau: what are the official languages?
- Official languages: Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole.
- Guinea-Bissau: what is the currency?
- Currency: West African CFA Franc.
- Guinea-Bissau: what is the area?
- Its area is about 36,125 km². By area, this country ranks 134 out of 193 in the world and 42 out of 54 in Africa.
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