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🇬🇳 Guinea Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Guinea is a country in West Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 245,857 km² and has a coastline of 320 km. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
West Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
245,857 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
55/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
320 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+0
UTC offset
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Independence
1958
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season November–April
general type

Location and Position

Guinea is situated in West Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 320 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Guinea covers a total area of 245,857 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 13.5M across this area, the population density is 55/km². The capital city is Conakry.

Climate

The climate of Guinea is tropical, dry season november–april. The best time to visit is generally November–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Guinea

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Senegal
Dakar
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Mali
Bamako
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Sierra Leone
Freetown
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Liberia
Monrovia
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Guinea-Bissau
Bissau

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Guinea located?

Guinea is located in West Africa, Africa. The capital city is Conakry.

How large is Guinea?

Guinea has a total area of 245,857 km² with a population density of 55/km².

What countries border Guinea?

Guinea shares land borders with: Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau.

What is the climate of Guinea?

The climate of Guinea is Tropical, dry season November–April. The best time to visit is November–April.

What timezone is Guinea in?

Guinea observes UTC+0 timezone.

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