Guinea-Bissau Bandiera della Guinea-Bissau

Cartina geografica della Guinea-Bissau

 General informations

Country Name

Republic of Guinea Bissau

Continent

Africa

Surface area

36,125 km2

Capital

Bissau

Population

1,900,000 (approx.)

Language

Portuguese

Currency

Franc (CFA)

Time zone

-1hr compared to Italy

Area code for Italy

0039

Area code from Italy

00245

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not required.

Cholera

Cholera is spread by the consumption of contaminated food and water. Vaccination is recommended, especially if you intend to travel to rural areas where the disease is widespread and there is limited access to clean water.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.

Polio

Polio is typically transmitted by contaminated food and water and can be caused by three different types of polio viruses. Infections caused by one type do not protect against the others.

Rabies

Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.

Tetanus

Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, there is an endemic risk of contracting tetanus throughout the country.

Typhus

Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions with inadequate sanitary conditions.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a bacterial airborne disease. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or of coming into contact with infected individuals. It is likewise recommended for all travellers under the age of 16 who plan to reside in the country for more than 3 months.

Malaria

Malaria, transmitted by mosquito bites, is widespread throughout the country. As a vaccine is not yet available, you are advised to take both behavioural, and following medical consultation, pharmacological preventive measures.

Dengue,  Zika

These diseases are spread by mosquito bites and there is no vaccine. Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures by implementing behavioural prophylaxes.

Insect sting diseases

Chikungunya and West Nile virus are to be found in certain areas of the Caribbean. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive measures with behavioural prophylaxes.

The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.

 Territory and climate

Guinea-Bissau is a West African country and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It borders Senegal to the north and Guinea to the south and east.

The terrain largely consists of plains that end in the east with the slopes of Fouta Djallon, and the rugged coastline to the west, which faces out toward the sandy archipelago of the Bissagos Islands (Orango, Roxa, Caravela and Formosa).

The climate is tropical, hot and humid, with temperatures that never fall below 32 °C. Rainfall is concentrated in the rainy season, which occurs July to September.

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