Republic of Guinea is located in the west of the African Continent, with a population of 10,324,025, making it the 80th largest
national population. Its capital and largest city is Conakry with a total population of 1,857,153. The country encompasses
245,857 square kilometers making it the 78th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Mali, Cote d’Ivoire,
Liberia, Sierra Leone, the North Atlantic Ocean, Guinea Bissau and Senegal.
Acting President Sekouba Konate is recognized as the Chief of State assuming power on 3 December 2009 when military
coup leader Moussa Camara (serving as the President of the National Council For Democracy and Development following the
23 December 2009 death of President Lansana Conte) was forced to flee the country for medical treatment due to a botched
assassination attempt by his aide-de-camp. Prime Minister of the Transitional Government Jean-Marie Doré is recognized as
the Head of Government and achieved that status on 25 January 2010 through appointment by the President of the National
Council For Democracy and Development (Konate). Presidential elections were held on 27 June 2010 with a runoff presently
slated for 24 August 2010. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 22nd
of December 1990 however the constitution has been suspended during the coup.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French however each ethnic group (Peuhl, Malinke, Soussou, and a variety
of smaller ethnic groups) has its own language. It counts among its major religions Muslim, Christian and indigenous beliefs.
As sources of mass communication it has 9 AM, 1 FM, 3 Short Wave and 6 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Nimba, its highest point at 1,752 meters and North Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are the Niger River and the Milo River, which measures 1,200 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are bauxite, gold, diamonds, alumina refining,
light manufacturing and agricultural processing industries. Its official currency is Guinea Franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Guinea. The Guinea Hogs originate from the Guinea coast.
national population. Its capital and largest city is Conakry with a total population of 1,857,153. The country encompasses
245,857 square kilometers making it the 78th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Mali, Cote d’Ivoire,
Liberia, Sierra Leone, the North Atlantic Ocean, Guinea Bissau and Senegal.
Acting President Sekouba Konate is recognized as the Chief of State assuming power on 3 December 2009 when military
coup leader Moussa Camara (serving as the President of the National Council For Democracy and Development following the
23 December 2009 death of President Lansana Conte) was forced to flee the country for medical treatment due to a botched
assassination attempt by his aide-de-camp. Prime Minister of the Transitional Government Jean-Marie Doré is recognized as
the Head of Government and achieved that status on 25 January 2010 through appointment by the President of the National
Council For Democracy and Development (Konate). Presidential elections were held on 27 June 2010 with a runoff presently
slated for 24 August 2010. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 22nd
of December 1990 however the constitution has been suspended during the coup.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French however each ethnic group (Peuhl, Malinke, Soussou, and a variety
of smaller ethnic groups) has its own language. It counts among its major religions Muslim, Christian and indigenous beliefs.
As sources of mass communication it has 9 AM, 1 FM, 3 Short Wave and 6 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Nimba, its highest point at 1,752 meters and North Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are the Niger River and the Milo River, which measures 1,200 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are bauxite, gold, diamonds, alumina refining,
light manufacturing and agricultural processing industries. Its official currency is Guinea Franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Guinea. The Guinea Hogs originate from the Guinea coast.
| Doundoun made in Siguri |
| Guinea Hog |
| Ferry crossing the Niger River |
| Guinea kids |
| Hikers close to Labe |
| Huts in Conakry |
| Roasted Guinea pig |
| Tree in the Milo River |
| Mont Nimba- Guinea's highest point |
3.2% of the people of Guinea are affected by AIDS, 140,000 are living with AIDS and 9,000 have died from
AIDS. They are another stricken African country and I want AIDS to stop! The photos were a little hard to
find but I succeeded to get some as you can see. I have done so many African countries affected by AIDS.,
just one or two of which did not have AIDS, which is just sad. I would love to go and visit them and I want
you to go there to try and stop AIDS. I wish someone would find a way to stop AIDS.
AIDS. They are another stricken African country and I want AIDS to stop! The photos were a little hard to
find but I succeeded to get some as you can see. I have done so many African countries affected by AIDS.,
just one or two of which did not have AIDS, which is just sad. I would love to go and visit them and I want
you to go there to try and stop AIDS. I wish someone would find a way to stop AIDS.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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GUINEA
Updated 08/04/10
Updated 08/04/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
1.6% (2007 est.)
87,000
4,500
87,000
4,500
| Conakry- Guinea's capital and largest city on the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point |
| Fouta Djallon- the source of the Niger River near Tembakonda on Guinea's border with Sierra Leone |
| Fouta from Coyah |
| Guardian of the Sosa Bala, a 13th Century royal instrument in Niagassola- on Guinea's border with Mali |
| Gueckadou- on Guinea's border with Liberia |
| Ferry crossing on the Kogon River on Guinea's border with Guinea-Bissau |
| Guinean child drawing water from a well at Lac Faguibine |
| Koundara- Guinea's northernmost point on the border with Senegal |
| Mani singers in traditional dress |
| Miners on the Mongo River on Guinea's border with Sierra Leone |
| Refugees crossing from Cote d'Ivoire into Guinea |
| East of Boola- Guinea's easternmost point on the border with Cote d'Ivoire |
| Labe- Guinea's second largest city |
| Nzerekore Region- Guinea's southernmost point on the border with Liberia |
| Port of Kamsar on the Rio Nunez Delta- Guinea's westernmost point on the border with Guinea-Bissau |
