- Full Country Name: Republic of Guinea-Bissau
- Capital: Bissau
- Language: Portuguese
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF) = 100 centimes.
- People: Balante, Fulani, Malinke.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 45.09, Female: 48.92.
- Religion: Indigenous beliefs, Islam.
- Size (sq km): 36,125 (136th)
- Population: 1,586,000 (148th)
- Population Density per sq km: 44 (154th)
- Country Dialling Code: 245
- Internet Country Code: .gw
- Time Zone: GMT
- Voltage Guide: Limited supply on 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Very limited use of credit cards, traveller's cheques rarely accepted.
- Business Hours: 0730-1230, 1430-1830 Monday-Friday.
- GDP (PPP): US$1.167 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$736
- Personal Safety: Calm at present, though recently subject of a failed coup by Western mercenaries probably seeking oil concessions.