Guinea — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Guinea: capital Conakry, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Guinea is in Africa. Its capital is Conakry.

Climate

Tropical; hot and humid with a rainy season from April to November

Flat coastal plain, hilly to mountainous interior with the Fouta Djallon highlands

Guinea has the world's largest bauxite reserves, used to make aluminum.

The Niger, Senegal, and Gambia rivers all originate in Guinea's Fouta Djallon highlands.

Guinea was the first French African colony to gain independence in 1958.

1235: Region becomes part of the Mali Empire

1891: France declares Guinea a colony

1958: Independence from France under Sékou Touré

1984: Lansana Conté seizes power after Touré's death

2010: First democratic elections; Alpha Condé elected

2021: Military coup led by Mamadi Doumbouya