Guinea, Nation in West Africa, surrounded by six countries and the Atlantic Ocean
The territory divides into four geographical regions: Maritime Guinea near the coast, Middle Guinea with plateaus, Upper Guinea with savannas, and Forest Guinea
Guinea gained independence from France on October 2, 1958, becoming the first sub-Saharan French colony to separate from the colonial administration
The population speaks French as the official language, while 24 national languages including Pular, Malinke, and Susu serve as primary communication methods
The country holds one-third of global bauxite reserves, making it the sixth-largest producer worldwide, with substantial deposits of gold and diamonds
Multiple major African rivers, including the Niger and Senegal, originate in Guinea, establishing the nation as a primary water source for West Africa
Inception: October 2, 1958
Capital city: Conakry
Website: http://www.presidence.gov.gn/
Part of: West Africa
Shares border with: Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone
Website: http://presidence.gov.gn
GPS coordinates: 10.72262,-10.70836
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
Guinea is home to natural sites such as Mount Nimba, the Haut Niger Park, and the Los Islands. Religious buildings include the Grand Mosque of Conakry and the Sainte-Marie Cathedral. The country has several waterfalls, including Voile de la Mariée and Kambadaga. National museums present Guinean history and culture. Traditional markets and Atlantic beaches complete the tourism offerings.
Mount Richard-Molard
427.8 km
General Lansana Conté Stadium
342.3 km
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
430.6 km
Télimélé
255 km
Grand Mosque of Conakry
351.9 km
National Park of Upper Niger
60.9 km
Palais du Peuple
353.3 km
Conakry National Museum
355.7 km
Stade Petit Sory
342.6 km
Marché Madina
349.8 km
Monument du 22 Novembre 1970
353.1 km
8 November Bridge
352.7 km
Badiar National Park
354 km
Ziama Strict Nature Reserve
309.3 km
Musée de Boké
393 km
Marché du Niger
355.3 km
Mine de Siguiri
174.7 km
Pinselly Classified Forest
122.8 km
Stade Régional Saifoullaye Diallo
182.9 km
Plage de Sôrô
361.7 km
Tayaki Beach
339 km
Kambadaga Falls
197.5 km
Forêt de Dalaba
167.6 km
Plage de Bénarès
342.4 km
Forêt classé de Kakimbo
346.3 km
Kouratier
170.4 km
Musée du Camp Soundiata Keita
157.7 km
Plage de Kassa
361.3 kmReviews
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