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Guinea-Bissau is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Bissau. It has a population of around 1,874,309 people. The main language is Portuguese and the official currency is the West African CFA franc. It shares land borders with 2 countries.
Guinea-Bissau is a country in Africa. Its capital is Bissau. It has a population of 1,874,309, bordering 2 countries. The official language is Portuguese. The official currency is the West African CFA franc. Where is Guinea-Bissau?
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Guinea-Bissau at a glance
Capital Bissau
Population 1.9M
Currency West African CFA franc
Language Portuguese
Continent Africa
Coastline Yes The flag of Guinea-Bissau This is the national flag of Guinea-Bissau. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about Guinea-Bissau What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau? The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
What continent is Guinea-Bissau in? Guinea-Bissau is located in Africa.
What is the population of Guinea-Bissau? Guinea-Bissau has a population of approximately 1,874,309 people.
What is the currency of Guinea-Bissau? The official currency of Guinea-Bissau is the West African CFA franc.
What language is spoken in Guinea-Bissau? The main language spoken in Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese.
What is the flag of Guinea-Bissau? Guinea-Bissau's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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