Country codes Guinea-Bissau
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
GW
ALPHA-3
GNB
The two-letter code for Guinea-Bissau is GW, and the three-letter code is GNB, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+245
The dialing code for Guinea-Bissau is +245, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.gw
The top-level domain (TLD) for Guinea-Bissau is .gw, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Guinea-Bissau |
| Capital | Bissau |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Guinea-Bissau, officially known as the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Bissau serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | CFA Franc BCEAO |
| Alphabetic Code | XOF |
| Numeric Code | 952 |
Guinea-Bissau uses the CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF) as its official currency, with the numeric code 952.
Languages
There are a total of 2 official languages spoken in Guinea-Bissau. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Bissau | +00:00 | +00:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Guinea-Bissau. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Bafatá | region | GW-BA |
| Biombo | region | GW-BM |
| Bissau (SAB) | autonomous sector | GW-BS |
| Bolama / Bijagós | region | GW-BL |
| Cacheu | region | GW-CA |
| Gabú | region | GW-GA |
| Leste | province | GW-L |
| Norte | province | GW-N |
| Oio | region | GW-OI |
| Quinara | region | GW-QU |
| Sul | province | GW-S |
| Tombali | region | GW-TO |
Explore the subdivisions of Guinea-Bissau, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Guinea-Bissau's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Guinea-Bissau Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Guinea-Bissau's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Guinea-Bissau.
For geographical info about Guinea-Bissau, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.