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Neighboring Countries of Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau shares land borders with 2 countries: Guinea (421 km) and Senegal (341 km).
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Countries bordering Guinea-Bissau
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Guinea-Bissau citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Guinea |
Conakry | Freedom of movement | |
 Senegal |
Dakar | Freedom of movement |
Guinea accounts for 55% of Guinea-Bissau's 762 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Guinea-Bissau
Location
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea and Senegal
Area
36,125 km² — slightly less than three times the size of Connecticut
Terrain
Mostly low-lying coastal plain with a deeply indented estuarine coastline rising to savanna in east; numerous off-shore islands including the Arquipelago Dos Bijagos consisting of 18 main islands and many small islets
Climate
Tropical; generally hot and humid; monsoonal-type rainy season (June to November) with southwesterly winds; dry season (December to May) with northeasterly harmattan winds
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Dongol Ronde 277 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 70 m.
Natural resources
Fish, timber, phosphates, bauxite, clay, granite, limestone, unexploited deposits of petroleum
Natural hazards
Hot, dry, dusty harmattan haze may reduce visibility during dry season; brush fires
Good to know
This small country is swampy along its western coast and is low-lying inland
Neighbours of Guinea-Bissau's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Côte d'Ivoire
Gambia
Liberia
Mali
MauritaniaAlso with 2 neighbours in Africa
Neighboring countries of Equatorial Guinea
Neighboring countries of Eswatini
Neighboring countries of Sierra Leone
Neighboring countries of Tunisia- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Guinea-Bissau passport holders
- Guinea-Bissau visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Guinea-Bissau
How many countries border Guinea-Bissau?
Which is the longest border of Guinea-Bissau?
Is Guinea-Bissau landlocked?
How long are the land borders of Guinea-Bissau?
Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?
What is the highest point of Guinea-Bissau?
Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).