Map of Guinea Countries – Guinea, Guinea-Bissau & More
Looking for a map of Guinea? Several independent countries have Guinea in their names, and they are not all in the same part of the world. This guide compares Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea and Papua New Guinea, with interactive maps showing where each is located, along with its capital, neighbouring countries and notable geography.
There are four independent countries with “Guinea” in their names. Guinea (capital Conakry) and Guinea-Bissau (capital Bissau) are neighbours in West Africa. Equatorial Guinea (designated capital Ciudad de la Paz) is in Central Africa. Papua New Guinea (capital Port Moresby) is north of Australia in the Pacific region. They are separate countries, not regions of one nation.
Four Guinea Countries at a Glance
| Country | Capital | Region | Key feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinea | Conakry | West Africa | Fouta Djallon highlands |
| Guinea-Bissau | Bissau | West Africa | Bijagós islands |
| Equatorial Guinea | Ciudad de la Paz* | Central Africa | Mainland and Atlantic islands |
| Papua New Guinea | Port Moresby | Oceania | Eastern New Guinea and nearby islands |
*Ciudad de la Paz was designated the capital of Equatorial Guinea in January 2026; government functions have been undergoing relocation from Malabo.
Map of Guinea and Guinea-Bissau – West Africa
These two neighbouring countries can be shown together on one map. Guinea extends from the Atlantic coast into the mountainous interior; Guinea-Bissau lies immediately to its northwest, between Guinea and Senegal. Zoom in to find Conakry, Bissau, the shared border and coastal waterways.
Guinea (Republic of Guinea)
Guinea is bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Its capital, Conakry, lies on the Atlantic coast. The country has eight first-level administrative regions, counting Conakry, and four commonly described natural regions: Lower Guinea, Middle Guinea, Upper Guinea and Forest Guinea. The Fouta Djallon highlands and headwaters of important West African rivers are key geographic features. Other cities include Kindia, Kankan, Labé and Nzérékoré.
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau borders Senegal to the north and Guinea to the south and east. Its capital is Bissau. The country comprises eight administrative regions plus the Autonomous Sector of Bissau. Its coast has broad estuaries and the offshore Bijagós Archipelago, a collection of islands and islets in the Atlantic. Bafatá, Gabú and Cacheu are other places to locate on the map. The “Bissau” part of its name helps distinguish it from neighbouring Guinea.
Map of Equatorial Guinea – Central Africa
Equatorial Guinea is separate from the two West African countries. Its mainland territory, often called Río Muni, borders Cameroon and Gabon. Bioko Island lies offshore to the northwest and contains Malabo, the former capital. The country also includes Annobón Island, much farther southwest in the Atlantic Ocean; that small island is not visible at this mainland map scale.
The government designated Ciudad de la Paz, in the continental province of Djibloho, as the national capital in January 2026, with public offices to relocate progressively. Bata is a major mainland city and Malabo remains an important city on Bioko. Equatorial Guinea has eight provinces, including the island provinces of Bioko Norte, Bioko Sur and Annobón. Mapping services may continue to display older capital labels while their information is updated.
Map of Papua New Guinea – Pacific Region
Papua New Guinea lies north of Australia and occupies the eastern portion of the large island of New Guinea, as well as numerous surrounding islands. Its western land border is with Indonesia, which administers the western part of the island. The country is not geographically close to the three African Guinea countries.
The capital, Port Moresby, is on the southern coast. Other important centres include Lae, Mount Hagen, Madang and Rabaul. Much of the mainland is mountainous, including the central highlands, while many coastal and island areas contain tropical forests and coral reefs. Papua New Guinea includes island groups such as New Britain, New Ireland and Bougainville. The country is home to many languages and locally distinctive cultural regions.
Why Do So Many Countries Have “Guinea” in Their Names?
The word Guinea was used historically by European mapmakers and traders for parts of western Africa, although the precise area meant by the term changed over time. The name was later applied to several colonial territories and, eventually, independent countries. Equatorial Guinea reflects a different location from West African Guinea. The name New Guinea was applied by Europeans to the large Pacific island; today its eastern part forms much of Papua New Guinea. Shared naming does not mean the countries share a government, a single landmass or identical histories.
How to Use These Interactive Maps
Use the plus and minus controls to zoom from regional geography to cities, roads, rivers and islands. On a phone, drag the map to explore neighbouring areas. At wide zoom levels, smaller islands and administrative labels may disappear. These are general reference maps rather than live road-condition, border-access or transport services. Verify any important routes, administrative information and travel arrangements from current official sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries have Guinea in their name?
Four: Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea and Papua New Guinea.
Are Guinea and Guinea-Bissau the same country?
No. They are neighbouring independent countries in West Africa. Their capitals are Conakry and Bissau, respectively.
Is Equatorial Guinea next to Guinea?
No. Equatorial Guinea lies farther southeast in Central Africa, with mainland borders with Cameroon and Gabon.
Is Papua New Guinea in Africa?
No. Papua New Guinea lies in the Pacific region, north of Australia, and shares the island of New Guinea with Indonesia.
Which Guinea has the capital Malabo?
Malabo is in Equatorial Guinea, on Bioko Island. It was the national capital before Ciudad de la Paz was designated in January 2026.
Why are there three maps instead of one?
The countries are spread across West Africa, Central Africa and the Pacific. Three maps allow closer detail, with Guinea and Guinea-Bissau sharing one map because they are neighbours.
About These Maps
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