The country of Guinea-Bissau was once ruled by Portugal. It is in Western Africa and has 8 different regions. Guinea, Senegal, and the North Atlantic Ocean are all on its borders. Bissau, Biomo, and Bolama are the three most important places. With an area of 36,125 square kilometers, the country is the 42nd largest in Africa. It is one of the smaller countries on the continent because of this. It has a tropical climate, which means it is hot and humid most of the time. From June to November, it rains a lot because of the monsoon. The land is made up of low coastal plains, swamps, and mangroves. In the east, there are forest savannas. There are more than 1.8 million people living there. Bissau is both the country's capital and most populous city, with 500,000 people. Bafata, Gabu, and Bissora are also important cities in the country. Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is the biggest airport (OXB). It links the country to places all over Africa and to Portugal.
In 1973, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau broke away from Portugal. Its culture is based on a mix of old customs and Portuguese history. There are people of different faiths in the country, but most of them are Muslims. Portuguese is the main language of the country. The system of law is based on the Portuguese system of civil law. The country is a semi-presidential republic. Every five years, there are elections, and the president is chosen by a majority vote.
The country's official currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). Guinea's economy is open, and it has a GDP of about $3.3 billion. Its income per person is $1,951. Services, agriculture, and industry are the main sectors that add to the GDP. The only big source of income right now is cashews, which account for 80% of the country's exports. There are, however, a lot of mineral reserves that could be explored and developed in the future.
Guinea-Bissau is a tourist destination that is still growing and only has a few things to do. People go there to see the wildlife and nature. There is no UNESCO world heritage site right now. The beaches and wildlife safaris are the main things that people come to see. Orango Island, Bubaque Island, Dulombi-Boe National Park, Bissau, Bolama Island, Varela, Rubane, and Saltinho are some of the most popular places to go. On average, about 45,000 people went to the country each year.
According to the SovSpot Passport Ranking Index, the Bissau Guinean passport is now ranked 91st. It allows visa-free travel to 53 countries. Visa-free travel and visas on arrival are available to Bissau Guinean passport holders in countries such as Niger, the Philippines, Singapore, Tunisia, and Dominica. Citizens of Bissau Guinea, on the other hand, need a visa to visit 176 countries around the world, including China, Japan, Russia, the United States, and the whole European Union. Because of the high visa requirement, the mobility score is poor.
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The number of countries Guinea-Bissau passport holders can enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) is added to the number of countries Guinea-Bissau passport holders can enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) (eTA). There are now 27 visa-free countries for Guinea-Bissau passport holders, 26 visa-on-arrival countries for Guinea-Bissau passport holders, and 0 eTA destinations. In total, Guinea-Bissau passport holders can visit 53 countries without a visa, via a visa on arrival, or using an eTA. As a result, the passport of Guinea-Bissau is ranked 91st in the world. Apart from the visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a physical visa or an eVisa to visit 176 other countries (i.e. visa required countries).
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