Guinea
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Capital
Conakry
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Local time
6:01
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Population
11.32 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+224
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Currency
Fr GNF (franc)
Guinea
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Capital
Conakry
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Local time
6:01
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Population
11.32 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+224
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Currency
Fr GNF (franc)
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Petrol price
€ 1.45 pl
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Precipitation
1 651mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
245 857 km2
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Protected Area
29%
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Forest Area
26%
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Agricultural area
59%
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Annual air passengers
41 300
Population
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Ethnicity
Peuhl - 40 %
Malinke - 30 %
Susu - 20 %
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Religion
Islam - 85 %
Islam - 85 %
Christian - 8 %
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Literacy rates
32.0%
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Languages
French
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Armed Forces
12 300
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Murders
9 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
0.7 l/person
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Diabetes
2.2%
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Malaria
368%
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Tuberculosis
177 per 100k
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HIV
1.5%
Economy
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Industries
bauxite, gold, diamonds, iron, alumina refining, light manufacturing, agricultural processing
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Agriculture
rice, coffee, pineapples, palm kernels, cassava (manioc), bananas, sweet potatoes, cattle, sheep
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Natural Resources
bauxite, iron ore, diamonds, gold, uranium, hydropower, fish, salt
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Natural Resources
bauxite, iron ore, diamonds, gold, uranium, hydropower, fish, salt
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Renewable Energy
80%
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CO2 Emissions
2 450kt
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Ease of Business
153 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
2
What not to do when visiting Guinea
Guinea Don’t photograph military and transporting facilities, government buildings or public works without permission.
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Guinea Don’t forget to shake hands with asking about the family and common things when greeting (men) - handshakes tend to be a bit longer. When meeting someone higher, a small bow is customary.
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Guinea Don’t discuss politics, religion, sex and gender issues.
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Did you know?
Guinea has the largest mosque in sub-saharan Africa, which is capable of seating 12,500 worshipers.
Guinea Don’t show love affection in public (kissing, showing a lot of skin, sexual discussions...) - it’s considered as taboo in religious circles.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Guinea Don’t necessarily accept an unsolicited offer of assistance at the airport or hotels - they may seek opportunities to rob the bags.
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