GUINEA BISSAU

CAPITAL CITY : BISSAU

Situated on the west coast of Africa,
Guinea Bissau, formerly Portuguese
Guinea, has a total area of 36,120 sq km,
about 10% of which is periodically
submerged by tidal waters.Comparatively,
the area occupied by Guinea-Bissau is
slightly less than three times the size of the
state of Connecticut. Besides its mainland
territory, it includes the Bijags archipelago and various coastal islands
such as Jeta, Pecixe, Bolama, and Melo, among others. Extending 336 km
NS and 203 km EW, Guinea-Bissau is bordered on the North by
Senegal, on the East and South East by Guinea, and on the South West and
West by the Atlantic Ocean, with a total boundary length of 1,074 km.

Population Size Population Density

The population of Guinea Guinea Bissau population
Bissau has about 1.8 million. density is 67.2 per square
kilometer.

GDP Of Guinea Bissau

GDP : Gross domestic product (million current US$)
2005 = 587 2010 = 847 2014 = 1209

Economic Indicators
Economy Agriculture (% of GVA)
2005 = 45.4 2010 = 46.4 2014 = 46.0

Social Indicators
Populationgrowthrate(averageannual%)
201020152.4

Environment Indicators
Mobile - cellular subscriptions (per 100 inhabitants)
2014 63.5

Guinea Bissau : Tourism, travel, and recreation

Game shooting, a major attraction for many travelers in Africa, is

popular in Guinea-Bissau. Game is abundant in the open country, as
well as in the more hazardous forest and jungle areas. The island of
Bubaque and the town of Bolama are cited for their charm and beauty.
All visitors need a valid passport and a visa secured in advance.