Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
Guinea-Bissau combines a directly elected president with a prime minister accountable to parliament.
9 Regions
The country consists of nine regions, including the autonomous sector of Bissau, the capital.
Unicameral National People's Assembly
Guinea-Bissau’s legislature, the National People’s Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Two-Round Presidential Elections
Guinea-Bissau’s legislature, the National People’s Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.