Guinea-Bissau: flag, capital and facts
Guinea-Bissau is a country in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital is Bissau. Population — 2,201,352. Area — 36,125 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Guinea-Bissau
A red band with a star plus yellow and green stripes.
The capital of Guinea-Bissau — Bissau
Bissau is the capital of Guinea-Bissau. Bissau sits where savanna meets the river mouth.
Facts about Guinea-Bissau
- Official name
- Republic of Guinea-Bissau
- Capital
- Bissau
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 2,201,352
- Area
- 36,125 km²
- Currency
- XOF (Fr)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 12°, -15°
How to remember the name
The nameGuinea-Bissau — Guinea, plus its capital in the name so it isn't confused with its neighbour.
Did you know?
The country added its capital's name so it wouldn't be mixed up with neighbouring Guinea.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Guinea-Bissau — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
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