Guinea
History
The Mali empire rose in the upper Niger basin within present-day Guinea.
The Imamate of Futa Jallon became an Islamic state in the highlands.
France defeated Samori Toure and completed its conquest.
Guinea voted no to the French Community and became independent on 2 October.
The first competitive presidential election was held after decades of authoritarian rule.
Part ofAfricaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionWest Africa
LanguageFrench
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Futa Jallon: Highland plateau of waterfalls and the sources of the Niger, Gambia and Senegal rivers.
- Mount Nimba: A strict nature reserve on the Liberian border, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Iles de Los: Islands off Conakry with beaches and quiet fishing villages.
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ConakryPlanning questions
What is Guinea known for?Futa Jallon, Mount Nimba, Iles de Los.
What is the capital?Conakry.
Which language is useful?French.
When is the national day?2 October.
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