• Located in West Africa, Guinea-Bissau covers 36,125 square kilometers.
• Estimated population is 2,080,000.
• Borders Senegal to the north and Guinea to the southeast.

• Was part of the kingdom of Kaabu and the Mali Empire.
• Colonized by the Portuguese in the 19th century, known as Portuguese Guinea.
• Gained independence in 1973, recognized in 1974.

• Portuguese is the official language; 2% speak it as a first language.
• Guinea-Bissau Creole is the national language, spoken as a first language by 54%.
• Diverse religious beliefs include Islam, Christianity, and traditional faiths.

• Member of various international organizations including the UN and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
• Membership in Economic Community of West African States is suspended as of November 2025.

List of newspapers published in Guinea Bissau.