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Guinea

Republic of Guinea

Region

Africa • Western Africa

Capital

Conakry

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The flag of Guinea is composed of three equal vertical bands of red, yellow and green.

The flag of Guinea is composed of three equal vertical bands of red, yellow and green.

Population
13,132,792
Area
245,857 km²
Time Zone
UTC
Top-Level Domain
.gn

About Guinea

Guinea is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Western Africa region. Its capital city is Conakry. With a population of 13,132,792, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 245,857 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 53.42 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Guinea is French, .

The currency used in Guinea is the Guinean franc (Fr), .

Guinea is a member of the United Nations.

In Guinea, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC time zone.

Guinea shares its borders with 6 countries: Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

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Coat of Arms of Guinea

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Conakry
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: Guinée
  • Demonym: Guinean
  • Top Level Domain: .gn
  • Calling Code: +224
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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