Africa/Western Africa
Guinea-Bissau
Bissau
1.8 Mio
36 125 km²
West African CFA franc
Coastal
Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Historical Events
1500 - Portuguese Arrival
The Portuguese begin establishing control over the region that would become Guinea-Bissau.
1973 - Independence Declaration
Guinea-Bissau declares independence from Portugal.
1974 - International Recognition
The independence of Guinea-Bissau is recognized internationally.
2025 - ECOWAS Membership Suspension
Guinea-Bissau's membership in the Economic Community of West African States is suspended following a coup d'etat.