Guinea — Country Facts & Profile
Guinée
Western Africa, Africa
French-speaking Guinea (Guinée) is a country of 14,363,931 residents in Western Africa, Africa. Spanning 245,857 km², the country is centred administratively on Conakry. The national currency is the Guinean franc (Fr GNF). It is among the 100 most populous countries globally.
Key Indicators
Visiting & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Guinea. Average temperature in Conakry: 26.2°C (79°F).
Maps & 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.
Economic Profile
Guinea has a GDP per capita of $1,695, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Notable Facilities
Notable infrastructure highlights in Guinea, including General Lansana Conté Stadium with a capacity of 50,000 seats.
50,000 seats
Population Centres of Guinea
Administrative Layout
Conakry
3 cities · 3,936,918 people
Largest: Conakry
Kindia
8 cities · 711,928 people
Largest: Manéah
Kankan Region
10 cities · 538,474 people
Largest: Kankan
Boké Region
14 cities · 505,728 people
Largest: Kamsar
Nzérékoré Region
7 cities · 451,388 people
Largest: Nzérékoré
Faranah
11 cities · 384,136 people
Largest: Kissidougou
Labé Region
6 cities · 179,863 people
Largest: Labé
Mamou Region
4 cities · 127,753 people
Largest: Mamou
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 GDP per capita of Guinea?
- The GDP per capita of Guinea is approximately $1,695.
- 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.
- What is the GNI per capita of Guinea?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Guinea is approximately $1,440 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Guinea?
- The average internet speed in Guinea is 12 Mbps, which is considered below average by global standards.