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Guinea
Guinea’s hallmark is political stability otherwise a rarity in the most of the African nations. This country in western Africa has only two presidents since it attained its independence from France in 1958. Sekou Toure was inaugurated as the first president of independent Guinea. After his death in 1984 a military coup established Lansana Conte as the President. However, democratic elections were held in 1993 which returned Gen. Conte victorious. He was again elected in the subsequent elections in 1998 and in 2003. Guinea has remained immune to the conflicts which plagued the neighbouring countries including Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Travel Overview
Though a very poor country, Guinea is an enticing destination due
to its scenic landscape, whose diversity ranges from high mountains
in the Guinea Highlands to mangrove swamps, and from tropical rainforests
to the savannah grasslands of the Sahel region. Fouta Djalon Highlands
is Guinea's nicest area, with its lush green hills and typical Fula
tribal population. The capital city of Conakry, situated on the scenic
island of Tumbo, offers relaxing moments.
There are a couple excellent beaches including Cape Verga Beaches.
Other places of tourist attraction are the wonderful waterfall of
Les Chutes de Kinkon, Kakimbon Caves and Mt Nimba. For adventure enthusiasts
Guinea offers activities like nature trekking, hiking and swimming.
Capital: Conakry
Location: Western Africa
Climate: hot and humid
Total Area: 245,857 sq km
Total Population: 9,947,814
Population Growth Rate: 2.62%
Sex Ratio: 1.001 male(s)/female
Literacy: 29.5%
Ethnic Groups: Peuhl, Malinke, Soussou, Kissi, Loma and Kpelle
Irrigated land: 950 sq km
Languages: French (official)
Time Zone: UTC 0
Currency: Guinean franc (GNF)
Neighbouring countries: Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali,
Senegal, Sierra Leone
Type of govt.: republic
Head of Govt.: President Lansana Conte
Major Political Parties: Democratic Party of Guinea-African Democratic
Rally or PDG-RDA, Dyama, National Union for Progress or UPN, Party
for Unity and Progress or PUP, People’s Party of Guinea or PPG,
Rally for the Guinean People or RPG, Union of Democratic Forces of
Guinea or UFDG, Union of Republican Forces or UFR, Union for Progress
of Guinea or UPG, Union for Progress and Renewal or UPR
Participation in International Organizations: ACCT, AfDB, ACP, AU,
FAO, ECOWAS, G-77, ICAO, IBRD, ICCt, IDA, ICRM, IDB, IFC, IFAD, IFRCS,
, IMF, IMO, ILO, Interpol, IOC, IPU, ISO, IOM, ITU, ITUC, MINURSO,
MIGA, MONUC, NAM, OIC, OPCW, OIF, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNMIS,
UNHCR, UNOCI, UPU, WCL, UNWTO, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WFTU, WMO, WTO
Major Agricultural Products: rice, pineapples, palm kernels, coffee,
cassava, sweet potatoes, bananas, cattle, goats, sheep, timber
Natural Resources & Minerals: iron ore, diamonds, bauxite, gold,
hydropower, uranium, fish, salt.
Industry & Transport: gold, diamonds, iron, agricultural processing,
bauxite, alumina refining, light manufacturing and
Airports: 16
Railways: 837 km
Roadways: 44,348 km
Waterways: 1,300 km
Major Trade Partners: Russia, South Korea, Spain, Ukraine, US, Ireland,
France, Germany, Belgium, China, Cote d'Ivoire, Italy
Exports: $615.1 million
Imports: $730 million
