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Guinea-BissauvsSaint Helena

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Population

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau2,201,352
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data

Population data is unavailable for Saint Helena, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau36,130 km²
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data

Surface area data is unavailable for Saint Helena, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau60.9 /km²
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data

Population density data is unavailable for Saint Helena, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau$2.22 billion · 2024
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Saint Helena, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau$1,008 · 2024
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Saint Helena, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

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Capital

Bissau

Jamestown

Population

2,201,352

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Surface area

36,130 km²

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Population density

60.9 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$2.22 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$1,008 · 2024

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Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Western Africa

Western Africa

Currency

West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA

Saint Helena pound · SHP · £

Nationality

Bissau-Guinean

Saint Helenian

Phone code

+245

+290

Internet domain

.gw

.sh

ISO codes

GW / GNB

SH / SHN

Time zone

Africa/Bissau

Atlantic/St_Helena

Native name

Guiné-Bissau

Saint Helena

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About Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau, a slender West African nation, is a vibrant mosaic of Atlantic coastlines, swaying mangroves, and culturally diverse communities that together create a dynamic national identity.

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About Saint Helena

Saint Helena is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a British Overseas Territory.

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Guinea-Bissau & Saint Helena: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?

The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.

What is the population of Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau has a recorded population of approximately 2,201,352 people.

How big is Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau covers an area of about 36,130 km².

What is the population density of Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau has a population density of roughly 60.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.22 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,008.

What currency is used in Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.

Where is Guinea-Bissau located?

Guinea-Bissau is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Guinea-Bissau?

The native name of Guinea-Bissau is Guiné-Bissau.

What are people from Guinea-Bissau called?

People from Guinea-Bissau are referred to as Bissau-Guinean.

What is the phone calling code for Guinea-Bissau?

The international dialing code for Guinea-Bissau is +245.

What is the internet domain for Guinea-Bissau?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea-Bissau is .gw.

What time zone is Guinea-Bissau in?

Guinea-Bissau uses the Africa/Bissau time zone.

What is Guinea-Bissau known for?

Guinea-Bissau, a slender West African nation, is a vibrant mosaic of Atlantic coastlines, swaying mangroves, and culturally diverse communities that together create a dynamic national identity.

What is the capital of Saint Helena?

The capital of Saint Helena is Jamestown.

What currency is used in Saint Helena?

Saint Helena uses the Saint Helena pound (SHP), with the symbol £.

Where is Saint Helena located?

Saint Helena is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Saint Helena called?

People from Saint Helena are referred to as Saint Helenian.

What is the phone calling code for Saint Helena?

The international dialing code for Saint Helena is +290.

What is the internet domain for Saint Helena?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Saint Helena is .sh.

What time zone is Saint Helena in?

Saint Helena uses the Atlantic/St_Helena time zone.

What is Saint Helena known for?

Saint Helena is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a British Overseas Territory.