Geography
Guinea is in Western Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 11, -10; it has Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone.
Neighboring countries: Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone
Africa
Guinea
Guinea is a country in Western Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Conakry
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 14.4 million
- Area
- 245,857 km²
- Currency
- Guinean franc (GNF)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +224
- Internet TLD
- .gn
- Time zone
- UTC
Guinea map preview: 11.00, -10.00
People and Culture
Guinea uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Guinea varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Guinea is recorded with the official name Republic of Guinea. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Conakry
- Western Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Conakry
- Time zone data: UTC
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Guinea is grouped under Africa.
- Guinea has a listed area of 245,857 km².
- Guinea is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Guinea
What is the capital of Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
What continent is Guinea in?
Guinea is in Africa.
What currency does Guinea use?
Guinea uses the Guinean franc.
What language is spoken in Guinea?
French is listed for Guinea in this database.