- Official name
- Republic of Guinea-Bissau República da Guiné-Bissau · Portuguese
- Capital
- Bissau
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 1.9 million
- Area
- 36,125 km²
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Neighbours
- Guinea, Senegal
- Internet / phone
- .gw · +245
Where it is
Notable facts
- Guinea-Bissau includes the Bijagós Archipelago of about 88 islands, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
- Cashew nuts dominate its exports.
- It won independence from Portugal in 1974 after an armed liberation struggle led by Amílcar Cabral.
- Saltwater hippos swim between the Bijagós islands, an unusual behaviour for the species.
World Heritage 1 site
National dish
Caldo de mancarra Groundnut stew with fish or meat, served over rice.