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Directories | Guinea Bissau

Republic of Guinea-Bissau
Guinea Bissau embassy in Beijing, China 2-2-101, Ta Yuan Diplomatic Compound Tel: +86-10-65327393 Fax: +86-10-65327106	China embassy in Bissau, Guinea Bissau n/a

Introduction

Guinea-Bissau is situated on the west coast of Africa and is bordered to the north by Senegal, the east and southeast by Guinea and west southwest by the Atlantic Ocean.

The country is swampy at the coast and low-lying inland, except in the northeast. There are no significant mountains. The most important rivers include the Cachew, Mansoa, Geba, Corubal, Rio Grande de Buba and Cacine. There are freshwater rivers inland, which are navigable for short distances.

Other Information
Capital City	Bissau
Independence Day	24 September 1973
Government Type	Republic
Population	1,388,363
Total Area	36,120 sq km
Languages	Portuguese (official), Crioulo, African languages
Religions	Animists 50%, Muslim 45%, Christian 5%
Life expectancy	46.98
Currency	CFA Franc (XOF)
GDP per capita (USD)	900
Industries	agricultural products processing, beer, soft drinks

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