Sub Saharan Africa

Guinea
Last reviewed: 23 March 2012

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Map of The Republic of Guinea

Area: 245,860 sq km (95,00 sq miles)
Population: 11.2 million (2012 World Gazetter estimate)
Capital City: Conakry Conakry (population: 2.2 million, 2012 World Gazetter estimate)
People and languages: The main ethnic groups in Guinea are the Peulh, the Malinke and the Susu (Soussou). The south-eastern forest region is inhabited by the Kissi, Loma and Kpelle peoples. French is the official language. Eight languages as are taught in Guinea' s schools: Basari, Pular, Kissi, Koniagi, Kpelle, Loma, Malinke and Susu (or Soussou).
Religion(s): Muslim, Christian and traditional beliefs.
Currency: Guinean Franc. (GNF)
Major political parties: The main political parties are: Rassemblement de Peuple de Guinee (RPG) (the party of the President); Union des Forces Democratiques de Guinee (UFDG); Parti de l’Espoir pour le Developpement National (PEDN); Union des Forces du Changement (UFC); Union des Forces Republicaines (UFR).
President: Alpha Conde
Prime Minister: Mohammed Said Fofana
Membership of international groupings/organisations: United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), African Development Bank (AFDB), Mano River Union (MRU).