Guinea
Guinea is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Senegal
- Capital
- Conakry
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Westafrika
- Area
- 245,857 km²
- Population
- 15,099,727
- Language
- French
- Neighbours
- Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Senegal
Did you know?
- Economy
Guinea holds the world’s largest known bauxite reserves — the raw material for aluminium.
- Geography
In the Fouta Djallon highlands, three major West African rivers rise: the Niger, Senegal and Gambia. It is called the “water tower of West Africa”.
- History
In 1958 Guinea was the only French colony to vote against remaining in the French Community and became independent immediately.
- Nature
Mount Nimba on the border with Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire is home to toad species that give birth to live young.
Frequently asked questions about Guinea
Conakry is the capital of Guinea.
Guinea is in Africa.
Guinea has about 15,099,727 inhabitants.
Guinea covers about 245,857 km².
In Guinea people speak French.
Guinea borders: Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone and Senegal.