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Country Facts:
Guinea vs. Guinea Bissau

Learn about the similarities and differences between Guinea and Guinea Bissau by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Guinea vs. Guinea Bissau - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Guinea is 94 926 mi², while the surface area of Guinea Bissau is 13 948 mi². This means that the area of Guinea is 581% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
94 926 mi²
13 948 mi²

Coastline length

Guinea has a coastline of 198.8 mi, while Guinea Bissau has a coastline of 217.5 mi.

198.8 mi
217.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Guinea is Conakry, with a population of about 1 667 860 people. In contrast, the largest city in Guinea Bissau is Bissau, where the population is 395 954.

1 667 860 ppl
395 954 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Guinea is Mont Nimba, its height is 5 748 ft. The highest peak in Guinea Bissau is unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country, which rises to a height of 984 ft.

5 748 ft
Mont Nimba
984 ft
unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country

Highest recorded temperature

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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Guinea vs. Guinea Bissau - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Guinea is about 13 132 795, while Guinea Bissau is home to 1 968 001 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
13 132 795 ppl
1 968 001 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 63.5 years in Guinea and 63.3 years in Guinea Bissau.

63.5 years
63.3 years

Average age

The average age is 19.1 years in Guinea and 18 years in Guinea Bissau.

19.1 years
18 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 2.76% in Guinea and 2.52% in Guinea Bissau.

2.76%
2.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 39.6% in Guinea and 59.9% in Guinea Bissau.

39.6%
59.9%

Language

In Guinea, the main language is French, and in Guinea Bissau the primary language is Portuguese.

french
portuguese

Religion

In Guinea, the main religion is Islam; in Guinea Bissau, the main religion is Islam.

islam
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

35 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/174
43 800 ppl
Ranking: 166/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Guinea: 2 816 Int$. Guinea Bissau: 1 948 Int$.

2 816 Int$
Ranking: 169/194
1 948 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Guinea: Guinea Franc (GNF). Guinea Bissau: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
GNF
Guinea Franc
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Guinea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, K). Electricity in Guinea Bissau: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, K
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Guinea has right-hand traffic, Guinea Bissau has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Guinea - January, February, December; Guinea Bissau - January, February, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B38 EUR
T77 EUR
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