Guinea 🇬🇳
Guinea 🇬🇳: capital Conakry, population 14 million, located in Africa. Currency: Guinean Franc (GNF). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Conakry
- Population: 14 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: French
- Currency: Guinean Franc (GNF)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Guinea
- Area: 245,857 km² (94,926 sq mi)
- Region: Western Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Guinean
- Internet domain: .gn
Fun Facts About Guinea
- Has some of the world's largest reserves of bauxite, used to make aluminum.
- The Niger River begins in its highlands.
- Rich in traditional music and dance styles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guinea known for?
Guinea is known for several things — Has some of the world's largest reserves of bauxite, used to make aluminum; The Niger River begins in its highlands; Rich in traditional music and dance styles.
How big is Guinea?
Guinea covers about 245,857 square kilometers (94,926 square miles), in the Western Africa region.
Is Guinea landlocked?
No. Guinea has a coastline and shares land borders with 6 neighboring countries.
What are people from Guinea called?
People from Guinea are called Guinean.
What is the capital of Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
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