Guinea-Bissau Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Guinea-Bissau |
| Common Name | Guinea-Bissau – /ˌgɪn.i.bɪˈsaʊ/ |
| Nationality | Bissau-Guinean(s) – noun, Bissau-Guinean – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1974 (from Portugal) |
| Administrative Divisions | 9 regions |
| Total Population | 2.1 million (#151) with 45.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Bissau (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Portuguese Creole, Fulfulde, Balante, Portuguese (official) |
| Electricity Access | 35.7% of total population |
| Internet Access | 35% of total population |
| Currency | Communaute Financiere Africaine Francs (XOF) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $3.8 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $1,800 (#214) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 36,125 sq km / 13,948 sq mi (#137) with 22.2% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Western Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Guinea, Senegal |
| Bordering Water Bodies | North Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “This Is Our Beloved Country”