Guinea
Capital
Conakry
Population
~13.5 million
Currency
Guinean Franc (GNF)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- French
- Religion
- Islam, Traditional beliefs, Christianity
- Climate
- Tropical; hot and humid with a rainy season (May to November)
Culture & History
Known for: bauxite reserves, Ebola outbreaks, and West African music
Also famous for: Mount Nimba, waterfalls, and traditional dance
Food: Fufu (cassava dough)
Brief History
French colony; gained independence in 1958; rich in minerals but faces challenges with poverty and political instability