Guinea-Bissau

According to ALLCITYCODES.COM, the area code of Guinea-Bissau is +245. This code is used when making phone calls to Guinea-Bissau from other countries. It is also used for international text messages sent to and from Guinea-Bissau. The area code of Guinea-Bissau is divided into seven regions, each with its own unique two-digit prefix. These prefixes are used in combination with the seven-digit local numbers to make a nine-digit phone number. For example, if you wanted to call someone in Bissau, the area code would be 28 followed by a seven-digit local number. Different areas may have different calling plans, so it’s important to check with your service provider before making an international call. In addition to providing access to landlines, the area code of Guinea-Bissau can also be used for mobile phones. Mobile numbers start with a three-digit prefix followed by a six-digit number. For example, if you wanted to call someone in Bissau on their mobile phone, the area code would be 611 followed by a six-digit local number. It’s important to note that some mobile networks require an additional two or three digits after the initial three digits of the prefix; again, it’s best to check with your service provider before making any international calls or sending texts from abroad. To make an international call from within Guinea-Bissau, dial 00 followed by the country code and then the full nine- or 10 digit phone number you wish to reach; for example, 001 6151234567 for a call to Nashville in Tennessee (country 1 and city 615). When calling within Guinea itself there is no need for an area or country code – simply dial the seven or eight digit local number without any preceding zeros or symbols. Guinea-Bissau is a semi-presidential republic, with a multi-party system. The President of Guinea-Bissau is directly elected by the people, while the Prime Minister is appointed by the President and approved by the National People’s Assembly. The government has three branches: executive, legislative and judicial. The executive branch consists of the President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. The legislative branch is made up of the National People’s Assembly, which has 102 members elected for five-year terms. Finally, the judicial branch is composed of Supreme Court justices appointed by the President and approved by the National People’s Assembly. The political system in Guinea-Bissau has been unstable since its independence in 1974 due to civil wars, coups d’état and military interventions. In 2012, José Mário Vaz was elected as president in an attempt to bring stability to the country but he was removed from office in 2019 due to alleged corruption scandals. Currently, Umaro Sissoco Embaló serves as president after winning a second round election held in 2019. Despite these efforts to stabilize politics in Guinea-Bissau, there are still many challenges ahead including improving security and tackling poverty and inequality amongst other issues. LOVERISTS: Features public policy of Guinea-Bissau.