Guinea

Guinea Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Guinea
Common NameGuinea – /ˈgɪn.i/
NationalityGuinean(s) – noun, Guinean – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1958 (from France)
Administrative Divisions7 regions administrative and 1 gouvenorat
Total Population13.6 million (#75) with 38.1% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasConakry (capital city)
Major LanguagesFulfulde, Maninka, Susu, French (official)
Electricity Access46.8% of total population
Internet Access35% of total population
CurrencyGuinean Francs (GNF)
Real GDP (PPP)$35.7 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$2,600 (#201) – 2021 estimate
Total Area245,857 sq km / 94,926 sq mi (#79) with 0.1% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Western Africa
Bordering CountriesCote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone
Bordering Water BodiesNorth Atlantic Ocean

National Anthem: “Liberty”