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Guinea-Bissau
LocationLocation: Guinea-Bissau is in Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea and Senegal

Geographical FeaturesGeographical Features: This small, tropical country lies at a low altitude; its highest point is 300 metres. The interior is savanna, and the coast line is swampy plain. Its monsoon-like rainy season alternates with periods of hot, dry Harmattan winds blowing from the Sahara. The Bijagos Archipelago extends out to sea.

Total Area: 36,120 km2 (13,942 miles2)
Coastline: 350 km (217 miles)
Lowest Point: 0 m (0 feet)
Atlantic Ocean
Highest Point: 300 m (984 feet)

Regions Regions/States/Provinces/Districts: Guinea-Bissau is divided into nine regions (regiões).

Bafata, Biombo, Bissau, Bolama, Cacheu, Gabu, Oio, Quinara, Tombali
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