Guinea-Bissau

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Population: 1693400
Western Africa


Guinea-Bissau borders the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea and Senegal. The country is mostly a coastal-plain with savanna in the east. It includes many small islands in addition to the mainland portion. The tropical climate is marked by distinct dry and wet seasons.[1]

Drinking Water and Sanitation

The majority of urban populations have access to improved water, but approximately 44% of the rural population does not. Less than 30% of the population has access to improved sanitation facilities.[1]


  1. ^ 1.0 1.1 The World Factbook 2013-14. Washington, DC: Central Intelligence Agency, 2013. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html from entry for Guinea-Bissau accessed August 2014 from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pu.html




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