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Guinea-Bissau

Guiné-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is a semi-presidential republic, located in Western Africa. Islam is the predominant religion. Its capital is Bissau. About 2.2 million people live there (2025).

Capital
Bissau
Population
2,249,515 (2025)
Region
Africa (Western Africa)
Area
36,125 km²
Demonym
Guinea-Bissauan
Languages
Portuguese
Form of Government
Semi-presidential republic
Religion
Islam (46.1%)
Folk/Indigenous religions (30.6%)
Christianity (18.9%)
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
GDP
$2.5B (2025)

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