Guinea-Bissau
Unity, Struggle, Progress
🔹 Identity & Capital
Official Name
Republic of Guinea-Bissau
Common Name
Guinea-Bissau
Capital City
Bissau
Largest City
Bissau
National Anthem
Esta é a Nossa Pátria Bem Amada
🌍 Geography
Continent
Africa / West Africa
Total Area
36,125
Land vs Water
Land 95% / Water 5%
Borders
Senegal, Guinea
Coastline
350 km
High/Low Point
Unnamed point (~300 m) / Atlantic Ocean (0 m)
Climate
Tropical monsoon climate
👥 Population & Society
Total Population
≈ 2,200,000
Density
≈ 61 people per sq km
Urban Pop (%)
≈ 45%
Languages
Portuguese
Ethnic Groups
Balanta, Fula, Mandinka, Manjaco, Papel
Religions
Islam (~46%), Traditional beliefs (~31%), Christianity (~18%)
Literacy Rate
≈ 59%
Life Expectancy
≈ 60 years
💰 Economy
GDP (Nominal)
≈ $2.0 Billion USD
GDP (PPP)
≈ $5.0 Billion USD
GDP Per Capita
≈ $900 USD
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Major Exports
Cashew nuts, fish, peanuts, timber
Unemployment
≈ 7%
HDI Index
0.483