Guinea-Bissau Facts and Figures


Location of guinea_bissau
Location of guinea_bissau

Guinea-Bissau flag
Flag of Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau map
Map of Guinea-Bissau


Meaning of Country's name

Guinea-Bissau was named after its capital of Bissau and the former colonial ruler (Britain)

Capital

Bissau

Largest Cities

Bissau and Bafata

Population

1,647,000 (est.2009)

Country Code

245

Internet Country Code

.gw

Area

13,948 mi² (36,125 km²)

Area-Comparative

Slightly less than three times the size of Connecticut

Bordering Countries

Senegal, Guinea

Date of Founding (Current State)

September 24, 1973

Type of Government

Semi-Presidential Republic

Languages Spoken

Portuguese, Crioulo, Balante, Fulani, Malinke

Religions Practiced

Muslims, Christian

GDP per Capita

$1,068 (est.2010)

Latest GDP Growth Rate

2.7% (est.2007)

Top Exports

Cashew Nut, Fish, Seafood

National Holidays

New Year's Day - Jan. 1, International Women's Day - Mar. 8, Labour Day - May 1, Anniversary of the Killing of Pidjiguoiti, Korite (End of Ramadan), National Day - Sep. 24, Anniversary of the Movement of Readjustment, Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice), and Christmas - Dec. 25

Money Currency

CFAfranc

National Sports Teams

National Football Team

Random Fact

Guinea-Bissau and the Islands of Cape Verde were a single country until 1980 when coup which succeeded only Guinea-Bissau ended the union between the two countries




NEWS FROM Guinea-Bissau

Friday, 06-14-13, 8:43
[Daily Trust]The African Union Commission says it will enhance synergy and close collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to restore constitutional order and ensure peaceful transition in Guinea Bissau.

Tuesday, 06-11-13, 8:13
[IRIN]Bissau -Drug-trafficking in Guinea-Bissau is undermining the country's stability, distorting its economy and intensifying the competition for power among political and military leaders, say analysts and observers.




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