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Guinea-Bissau
Cashew Coast, Creole Spirit
Overview
A small West African coastal nation with a maze of mangrove-lined islands, cashew nut exports, and a lively Creole culture blending African and Portuguese roots.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Land Area
36,125 km²
Capital
Bissau
Languages
Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Currencies
West African CFA franc (Fr)
At a Glance
45
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
45
Freedom
59
Security
31
Life Expectancy
58.6 yrs
Median Age
18.9 yrs
Urbanization
46%
Cost Index
32
Housing Index
12
Healthcare Access
54/100
Climate
Average Temperature
26.9°C
Average AQI
41
Most Temperate Cities
1 Bafatá 27.6°C
2 Contuboel Sector 27.5°C
3 Gabú 27.5°C
4 Buba 27.3°C
5 Quebo 27.3°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Contuboel Sector 38 AQI
2 Gabú 38 AQI
3 Quinhámel 38 AQI
4 Bafatá 38 AQI
5 Bissorã 38 AQI
Cities
Economy & Finance
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 49 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 12
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.46% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Alternatives
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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