Guineais named after theGuinearegion, which lies along the Gulf of Guinea. It stretches north through the forested tropical regions and ends at the Sahel.
Apr 1, 2026 ·Guinea, country of western Africa, located on the Atlantic coast. Three of western Africa’s major rivers—the Gambia, the Niger, and the Senegal—rise inGuinea. Under the name FrenchGuinea, it was a part of French West Africa until it achieved independence in 1958. Its capital is Conakry.
Guineais a predominantly Islamic country, about 90% ofGuinea's population are (Sunni) Muslims. Independent from France since 1958,Guineadid not hold democratic elections until 1993 when Gen. Lansana CONTE (head of the military government) was elected president of the civilian government.
Jan 20, 2026 ·Guineais a resource-rich nation in West Africa, known for its vast mineral reserves, diverse landscapes, and pivotal role in regional water systems. Home to the headwaters of several major West African rivers,Guineais often called the “water tower” of the region.
Guineais a country on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. The land has a total area of 245,860 km² (94,927 mi²) and a total coastline of 320 km (198.8 mi). This land area is approximately 61% of the area of California.Guineais thus the 28th smallest country in Africa and ranked 79th in the world.
