Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone.
Guinea's deep Muslim heritage arrived via the neighboring Almoravid Empire in the 11th century. Following Almoravid decline, Guinea existed on the fri ...
Longitude: -10
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Guinea:
7,301.39 km
Terrain:
Generally flat coastal plain, hilly to mountainous interior.
Natural Resources:
Bauxite, iron ore, diamonds, gold, uranium, hydropower, fish, salt.
Industries:
Bauxite, gold, diamonds, iron ore; light manufacturing, agricultural processing.
Population: 13,986,179
Areas of highest density are in the west and south; interior is sparsely populated.
Area: 245,857 km2
slightly smaller than Oregon; slightly larger than twice the size of Pennsylvania
The Niger and its important tributary the Milo River have their sources in the Guinean highlands.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| GNF | Guinean franc | Fr |
Capital City: Conakry
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:39 pm (GMT)
Visiting Guinea
You're in for a treat! Guinea is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to coastlines
- Unique music and dance traditions
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- 4HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Guinean cuisine features rice, cassava, and fish.
- Popular dishes include maafe and riz gras.
- Fresh tropical fruits and palm wine are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
- Explore the capital, Conakry
- See the Fouta Djallon highlands
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