guinea map and information page

Description

Guinea has had only two presidents since gaining its independence from France in 1958. Lansana CONTE came to power in 1984 when the military seized the government after the death of the first president, Sekou TOURE. Guinea did not hold democratic elections until 1993 when Gen. CONTE (head of the military government) was elected president of the civilian government. He was reelected in 1998 and again in 2003.

Unrest in Sierra Leone and Liberia has spilled over into Guinea on several occasions over the past decade, threatening stability and creating humanitarian emergencies. In 2006, declining economic conditions prompted two massive strikes that sparked urban unrest in many Guinean cities.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Guinea

Capital City Conakry

Population 9,690,222

Languages French (official), and local dialects

Official Currency Guinea Franc

Religions Muslim, others

Land Area 245,860 sq km (94,926 sq miles)

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Maps

Large (color) map here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent by WorldAtlas, here

African Outline Map here

Guinea Outline Map here

Guinea Map, CIA version here

Guinea Maps, University of Texas here

Recommended Links

Guinea (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here

Climate The best time of the year is November-March, when day temperatures are mild. The Harmattan winds spread Saharan sand through much of the country from December-February. The months of July and August are the height of the rainy season and many roads are closed. (Conakry alone gets more than 160 in/406 cm of rain a year.)