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Guinea-Bissau

Location
Location Description

Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Senegal

Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
Guinea, Senegal
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country features a red vertical band on its hoist side that takes up about two-fifth the width of the field, and two equal horizontal bands of yellow and green adjoining the vertical band. A five-pointed black star is centered in the vertical band.

Capital
Bissau
Languages
Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Currency
(franc)
Size
13,948 sq mi (36,125 sq km) — 140th largest
Total Population
1,781,308 people — 151st largest
Population Density
128 people per sq mi (49.3 people per sq km) — 166th largest

Country Location

Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Senegal

Country Flag

The flag of this country features a red vertical band on its hoist side that takes up about two-fifth the width of the field, and two equal horizontal bands of yellow and green adjoining the vertical band. A five-pointed black star is centered in the vertical band.