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Guinea Capital: Conakry Population: 9,690,222 The Geography of Guinea Total Size: 245,857 square km Size Comparison: slightly smaller than Oregon Geographical Coordinates: 11 00 N, 10 00 W World Region: Africa General Terrain: generally flat coastal plain, hilly to mountainous interior Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Mont Nimba 1,752 m Climate: generally hot and humid; monsoonal-type rainy season (June to November) with southwesterly winds; dry season (December to May) with northeasterly harmattan winds The People of Guinea Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: French (official); note - each ethnic group has its own language Independence: 2 October 1958 (from France) National Holiday: Independence Day, 2 October (1958) Nationality: Guinean(s) Religions: Muslim 85%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 7% Economy of Guinea Major Industries: bauxite, gold, diamonds; alumina refining; light manufacturing and agricultural processing industries Agricultural Products: rice, coffee, pineapples, palm kernels, cassava (tapioca), bananas, sweet potatoes; cattle, sheep, goats; timber Natural Resources: bauxite, iron ore, diamonds, gold, uranium, hydropower, fish, salt Major Exports: bauxite, alumina, gold, diamonds, coffee, fish, agricultural products Major Imports: petroleum products, metals, machinery, transport equipment, textiles, grain and other foodstuffs Currency: Guinean franc (GNF) National GDP: $18,990,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $612,100,000 Brief History of Guinea: Guinea has had only two presidents since gaining its independence from France in 1958. Lansana CONTE came to power in 1984 when the military seized the government after the death of the first president, Sekou TOURE. Guinea did not hold democratic elections until 1993 when Gen. CONTE (head of the military government) was elected president of the civilian government. He was reelected in 1998 and again in 2003. Unrest in Sierra Leone and Liberia has spilled over into Guinea on several occasions over the past decade, threatening stability and creating humanitarian emergencies. Back to Geography Home Page

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