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Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is a country in Western Africa, covering about 36,125 kmยฒ (13,948 sq mi). Its capital is Bissau. It shares a land border with Guinea and Senegal.

Capital
Bissau
Continent
Africa
Region
Western Africa
Area
36,125 kmยฒ
Languages
Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole
Currency
West African CFA franc
Calling code
+245
Internet domain
.gw
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Does Guinea-Bissau count as a country?

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