Guinea-Bissau Current Local Time; Date, time zone, and time difference

Guinea-Bissau Related information

Capital: Bissau

City English Name: Bissau

Country: Guinea-Bissau

Country English Name: Guinea-Bissau

Province: N/A (Guinea-Bissau is a unitary state)

Province English Name: N/A

Country Area Code: +245

Longitude and Latitude: 11.86° N, 15.59° W

Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)

Language: Portuguese (official), Guinea-Bissau Creole, Balanta-Ganja, Mandinka

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Bissau

Standard Time Zone: UTC±0 (West Africa Time)

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction:

Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a small West African country bordered by Senegal to the north and Guinea to the east and south. It covers an area of approximately 28,120 square kilometers (10,857 square miles) and has a population of around 2 million.

Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal in 1973 after an 11-year war. The country has since faced political instability and economic challenges. The government is led by a president who is both the head of state and government. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, with rice, cashews, and peanuts being the main exports.

Guinea-Bissau is a diverse country with a rich culture. The population is predominantly Muslim, with a significant Christian minority. The country is home to a variety of ethnic groups, each with its own language and customs. Music and dance play an important role in Guinea-Bissau's culture, and the country is renowned for its traditional gumbe music.