Guinea-Bissau
country · Guinea-Bissau
Overview
Guinea-Bissau is a country in Africa, with its capital at Bissau.
Key facts
| Country | Guinea-Bissau |
|---|---|
| Currency | XOF |
About the country
Guinea-Bissau lies in Africa.
Its capital is Bissau.
Practical information
You will pay in XOF (Franc).
The main language spoken is Portuguese.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Guinea-Bissau. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Guinea-Bissau
Bigger destinations to explore in Guinea-Bissau include Bissau, Gabú, Bafatá, Bairro Militar, Missira, Luanda, Contumo, Sintra-Nema, Reino de Bandim and Belem. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Guinea-Bissau, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Guinea-Bissau
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Getting around Guinea-Bissau
Before booking: The US State Department currently advise against non-essential travel to Guinea-Bissau. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.