What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
- Official name
- Republic of Guinea-Bissau
- Capital
- Bissau
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc
- Languages
- Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
- Land neighbours
- Guinea, Senegal
- Area
- 36,125 km²
- Landlocked
- No
- Calling code
- +245
- Internet domain
- .gw
Quick answers about Guinea-Bissau
What currency is used in Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau uses West African CFA franc.
Where is Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau is in Western Africa, within Africa.
What languages are spoken in Guinea-Bissau?
The reference languages listed for Guinea-Bissau are Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole.
Which countries border Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau shares listed land borders with Guinea, Senegal.
Is Guinea-Bissau landlocked?
No. Guinea-Bissau is not landlocked.
States and provinces in Guinea-Bissau
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.