It covers an area of 9,150 km2, making it the largest of Guinea-Bissau's administrative regions.

Gabu is an inland region and the highest point is Monte Torin with an elevation of 262 m (860 ft).

Guinea-Bissau got independence from Portugal on 24 September 1973 after wars and diplomatic political actions under the Partido Africano da Independência da Guiné e Cabo Verde (PAIGC), while Portugal accepted the independence of Cape Verde on 5 July 1975.

While international funds came pouring in for the economic development of the nation, the party was accused of misusing power in authoritarian manner.

The Military Committee appointed two civilians as interim President and Prime Minister.

Elections were held for a five-year term on 24 July 2005 with a multi party representation.

The latest elections were held during April 2014 with 13 Presidential candidates and representation from 15 parties.

[4] Jose Mario Vaz and his party, won the Presidential and parliamentary elections against the military backed Nuno Gomes Nabiam.

The intercensal rate of average annual growth (adjusted data) is 2.55 per cent.

As of 2011, the total population which was active constitutes 60 per cent nationwide indicating there are lot of employed people.