Guinea-Bissau

Capital:  Bissau

Airports:  Bissau

Currency:  The CFA franc is the basic monetary unit.  For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.

Time Zones:  Current local time. Standard time is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  

Languages:    Portuguese is the official language.  Criolo and other regional languages are in use.

Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Guinea Bissau.

Travel Advisories:  Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.

The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Guinea Bissau.

Recommended Reading:  Rough Guide - West Africa

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