Guinea is named after the Guinea region which lies along the Gulf of Guinea. It stretches north through the forested tropical regions and ends at the Sahel.

Jan 17, 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 in Guinea. Under the name French …

4 days ago · Guinea is a developing country in western Africa with minimal facilities for tourism. Travelers who plan to stay in Conakry, the capital, should make reservations well in advance.

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Guinea is a predominantly Islamic country, about 90% of Guinea's population are (Sunni) Muslims. Independent from France since 1958, Guinea did not hold democratic elections until 1993 when Gen. …

5 days ago · Guinea is 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 …

Guinea, officially Republic of Guinea, is a nation in West Africa formerly known as French Guinea. Guinea's territory has a curved shape, with its base at the Atlantic Ocean, inland to the east, and …

Jan 18, 2026 · Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led a 2021 military takeover in Guinea, has been sworn in as the West African country’s president. The Saturday event, which took place in front of …

Guinea is 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 …

Jan 17, 2026 · Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.