Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼
Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼: capital Bissau, population 2 million, located in Africa. Currency: West African CFA Franc (CFA). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Bissau
- Population: 2 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Portuguese
- Currency: West African CFA Franc (CFA)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Guinea-Bissau
- Area: 36,125 km² (13,948 sq mi)
- Region: Western Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Guinea-Bissauan
- Internet domain: .gw
Fun Facts About Guinea-Bissau
- One of the first African colonies to declare independence from Portugal.
- Has an archipelago of 88 islands off its coast.
- Cashew nuts are its most important export.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guinea-Bissau known for?
Guinea-Bissau is known for several things — One of the first African colonies to declare independence from Portugal; Has an archipelago of 88 islands off its coast; Cashew nuts are its most important export.
How big is Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau covers about 36,125 square kilometers (13,948 square miles), in the Western Africa region.
Is Guinea-Bissau landlocked?
No. Guinea-Bissau has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Guinea-Bissau called?
People from Guinea-Bissau are called Guinea-Bissauan.
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
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