The flag of Guinea-Bissau features a red vertical band on its hoist side that takes up about two-fifth the width of the field, and two equal horizontal bands of yellow and green adjoining the vertical band. A five-pointed black star is centered in the vertical band.

Guinea-Bissau

Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau (officially Republic of Guinea-Bissau) is an independent country located in Western Africa, Africa. With a population of 1,781,308 people, it ranks #151 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 36,125 km² (#140 globally), with a population density of 49 people per km². The capital city is Bissau. The official languages are Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole.

Key Facts

Population

1,781,308

#151 world ranking

Area

36,125 km²

#140 world ranking

Population Density

49/km²

Capital

Bissau

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC

Continent

Africa

Bordering Countries

2

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
What is the population of Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has a population of 1,781,308 people, ranking #151 in the world by population.
How big is Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau covers an area of 36,125 km², ranking #140 in the world by area. The population density is 49 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Guinea-Bissau?
The official languages of Guinea-Bissau are: Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole.
What is the currency of Guinea-Bissau?
The currency of Guinea-Bissau is West African CFA franc (Fr).
What countries border Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau shares borders with 2 countries: Senegal, Guinea.

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