Guinea (officially the Republic of Guinea) is a country in West Africa located on the Atlantic Ocean. Guinea borders seven countries: Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau.
The capital is the city of Conakry.
The form of government is a presidential republic.
The country has a tropical climate, with high humidity and rain in the summer. There is a seasonal division into dry and rainy periods.
The population is 14,032,014 people (2022).
The official language is French. The local population also speaks various languages, including Fula, Malinke and Suzu.
The country is very rich in natural resources, such as gold, copper and iron ore, diamonds and almost half of the world's bauxite reserves. Guinea also grows a wide variety of crops: coffee, rice, fruits and vegetables. But recently there have been several military coups, which have led to social and economic problems. The standard of living in Guinea is quite low. About 48% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The main trading partners are the UAE and China.
Medical and educational systems are at a low level. Despite the quantitative growth, less than half of the population is literate (45.33% as of 2021).
The level of security in the country varies depending on the region. There is a risk of crime and social tension.
Guinea's attractions include natural parks and reserves such as Nimba Park and the Fouta Djallon Mountains.
