Guinea-Bissau is a small, low-lying West African nation known for cashew farming and the Bijagos Archipelago.
Overview
- Size: 36,125 km²
- Location: West Africa, on the Atlantic coast, bordering Senegal and Guinea, including the Bijagos Islands.
- Coordinates: 11.803700°, -15.180400°
Governance
- Administrative type: Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
- Languages: Portuguese (official), Guinea-Bissau Creole widely spoken
Culture
A Creole culture blending Balanta, Fula and Mandinka traditions with Portuguese heritage, and the UNESCO-listed Bijagos Archipelago biosphere.
Economy
One of the world's most cashew-dependent economies, with limited diversification beyond subsistence farming and fishing.
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