Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Guinea-Bissau)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Africa.

Its center lies at a latitude of 12 and longitude of -15.

Republic of Guinea-Bissau also goes by the names, An Ghuine-Bhissau, Bisau Gvineja, Bisau Gvinėja, Bisava-Gineyaen, Bisava-Gineyän, Bissau-Guinea, Ghi-ne Bit xao (Guinea-Bissau), Ghi-ne Bit-xao, Ghi-nê Bít xao (Guinea-Bissau), Ghi-nê Bít-xao, Gine Bissau

The prodominant languages spoken are pt-GW (Portuguese) and its currency is the Franc (XOF), currently exchanging at 1 West African CFA franc = 0.00123 British Pound Sterling 1 West African CFA franc = 0.00195 US Dollar .

Republic of Guinea-Bissau currently has a population of 1565100 (estimate).

Republic of Guinea-Bissau's neighbouring countries are, Guinea, Senegal, .

Regions within Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Largest Cities within Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Guinea-Bissau

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 11:25:00 GMT

Travel Summary

On 12 April, Guinea-Bissauâs Armed Forces staged a coup dâÃ©tat in the capital, Bissau. Banks have re-opened but cash is limited. Essential services such as electricity and water supply are severely restricted. Hospitals are not fully operational. Commercial flights travelling into and out of the country have since resumed normal schedules.

We advise against all but essential travel to the whole of Guinea-Bissau. We advise those British nationals already present in the country and who have no pressing need to remain to leave.

If you are thinking of travelling to or from Guinea-Bissau by road you should note that we advise against all road travel in the Casamance region to the west of Kolda (an area of Senegal to the northwest of Guinea-Bissau) except on the main road from Ziguinchor to Cap Skirring, and on the main road north of the Guinea Bissau/Senegal border, from Sao Dominigos to Ziguinchor- (N4 bis (Route National 4 bis), from where there are daily flights to Dakar International Airport. If you travel on these routes, we advise that you do so only during daylight hours and that you monitor the local security situation before travelling. See the FCO Travel Advice for Senegal for more details.

For British nationals who choose to remain, we advise that you keep a low profile, stay alert to local political developments and avoid areas of sensitivity (e.g. government Ministries and military installations). You should also avoid any large gatherings of people. If a demonstration or disturbance is taking place, you should leave the area as quickly and as safely as possible. We also recommend that you maintain several daysâ stock of food and water and that you closely monitor daily developments through Radio Mavegro 100 MHz (which carries BBC World Service English language programming), or the BBCâs shortwave broadcasts (which may be received in Guinea-Bissau on 12095 kHz, 15400 kHz or 17830 kHz). See Safety and Security - Political Situation.

Guinea-Bissau has a history of political instability. Following the death of the President, Malam Bacai Sanha, on 9 January in Paris, the first round of Presidential elections took place on 18 March 2012. Thesecond round of voting was scheduled to take place on 29 April.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

There is no British Embassy in Guinea-Bissau. The British Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau resides in Dakar, Senegal. However, the British Honorary Consul, Mr Jan Van Maanen, can offer limited consular assistance. See General (Representation in Guinea-Bissau).

Very few British nationals visit Guinea-Bissau each year. We are aware of only one consular assistance case in Guinea-Bissau in 2010.

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.