Guinea
Guinée
Western Africa, Africa
Guinea (Guinée) is a country in Western Africa, Africa. With a population of 14,363,931 and an area of 245,857 km², the capital city is Conakry. It is among the 100 most populous countries globally. The official language is French. The national currency is the Guinean franc (Fr GNF).
Quick Facts
Travel & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Guinea. Average temperature in Conakry: 26.2°C (79°F).
Geography
Guinea is located in Western Africa at coordinates 11.00°N, 10.00°W. It shares borders with 6 countries. Total land area: 245,857 km² (94,926 mi²). Population density: 58 people per km². The highest point is Mount Richard-Molard at 1,752 m.
Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Guinea, including General Lansana Conté Stadium with a capacity of 50,000 seats.
50,000 seats
Cities in Guinea
Frequently Asked Questions about Guinea
- What is the capital of Guinea?
- The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
- What is the population of Guinea?
- Guinea has a population of approximately 14,363,931 people.
- What continent is Guinea in?
- Guinea is located in Africa, in the Western Africa subregion.
- Where is Guinea located?
- Guinea is located in Western Africa, Africa, at coordinates 11.0°N, 10.0°W.
- What currency does Guinea use?
- Guinea uses the Guinean franc (Fr GNF).
- What is the capital and currency of Guinea?
- The capital of Guinea is Conakry and the currency is the Guinean franc (GNF).
- What language is spoken in Guinea?
- The official language of Guinea is French.
- What is the area of Guinea?
- Guinea covers a total area of 245,857 km² (94,926 square miles).
- How large is Guinea in square miles?
- Guinea has a total area of approximately 94,926 square miles (245,857 km²).
- What is the population density of Guinea?
- Guinea has a population density of approximately 58 people per km².
- Is Guinea an independent country?
- Yes, Guinea is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Guinea border?
- Guinea shares land borders with 6 countries.
- What is the average temperature in Conakry?
- The average annual temperature in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, is approximately 26.2°C (79°F).
- What countries border Guinea?
- Guinea shares land borders with: Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone.
- What is the country calling code for Guinea?
- The international calling code for Guinea is +224. To call Guinea from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +224 and the local number.
- What time zone is Guinea in?
- Guinea operates on the UTC time zone.
- What is the highest point in Guinea?
- The highest point in Guinea is Mount Richard-Molard at 1,752 m (5,748 ft) above sea level.