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How Big Is Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau, located in Africa, is the 136th largest country in the world, covering approximately 36,125 square kilometers (13,948 square miles). That's about 1.4 times the size of Maryland. It is home to approximately 2.0 million people.

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36,125 km²
13,948 sq mi
#136 of 236 countries
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Guinea-Bissau's Geography

Of its total area, 28,120 km² is land and 8,005 km² (22.2%) is water. Guinea-Bissau has approximately 350 km of coastline. Within Africa, Guinea-Bissau is the 42nd largest of 55 countries, sitting between Togo and Lesotho. With 56 people per km², it is less densely populated than the African average of 103 per km².

How Far Across Is Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau stretches approximately 196 km (122 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 328 km (204 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 4 hours to drive across.

How Many Times Does Guinea-Bissau Fit?

7×

Guinea-Bissau fits inside United Kingdom 7 times

3×

Guinea-Bissau fits inside South Korea 3 times

10×

Guinea-Bissau fits inside Germany 10 times

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Guinea-Bissau fits inside Japan 10 times

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about the same size
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
36,125 km²
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Guinea-Bissau at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 36,125 km² (13,948 sq mi)
World Size Rank #136 of 236
Capital Bissau
Population Density 56 per km²
Population 2.0 million people
Coastline 350 km
Life Expectancy 63.7 years
GDP per Capita $2,400 USD