Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
- Capital
- Bissau
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Westafrika
- Area
- 36,125 km²
- Population
- 2,249,515
- Languages
- Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Did you know?
- Culture
The Bijagós Archipelago has about 88 islands; society there is matrilineal — women choose their husbands.
- Language
Guinea-Bissau carries its capital’s name in the country name to avoid confusion with neighbouring Guinea.
- Economy
Cashew nuts make up the bulk of exports — the economy hangs almost entirely on a single crop.
- Nature
In the Bijagós Islands live saltwater hippos that swim in the sea between the islands.