Guinea is a country in West Africa, Africa. Its capital is Conakry, with a population of approximately 13.5M and a total area of 245,857 km². The official language is French and the currency is the Guinean Franc (GNF).
Guinea covers an area of 245,857 km² with a population density of 55/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $15.9B ($1,178 per capita) and gained independence in 1958. It has a coastline of 320 km.
Guinea is called the Water Tower of West Africa because three of the region's major rivers — the Niger, Senegal and Gambia — all originate in the Fouta Djallon highlands here. The country also holds the world's largest bauxite reserves.
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A dramatic highland plateau with waterfalls, deep gorges and traditional Fulani villages
UNESCO trans-border mountain massif with unique biodiversity — viviparous toads found nowhere else
A beautiful archipelago of palm-fringed islands just off Conakry — pirate hideouts turned beach paradise
Spectacular waterfalls in the lush highlands east of Conakry
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
The official language(s) of Guinea are French.
The population of Guinea is approximately 13.5M.
Guinea uses the Guinean Franc (GNF).
Guinea is located in Africa, in the West Africa region.
Guinea has a GDP of $15.9B, with a GDP per capita of $1,178.
The best time to visit Guinea is November–April. The climate is Tropical, dry season November–April.
Visa required for most nationalities
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