Population: 9,947,814
Capital: Conakry
Time Zone: UTC+0
Currency Name: Guinean franc (GNF)
Government Type: Republic
Languages: French (official); note - each ethnic group has its own language
Ethnic Breakdown: Peuhl 40%, Malinke 30%, Soussou 20%, smaller ethnic groups 10%
Religion: Muslim 85%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 7%
Major Cities: Conakry, Kindia, Kankan
Phone Country Code: 224
Health Concerns: very high risk of food, waterborne, vectorborne and water contact diseases (diarrhea, Hepatitis A, typhoid fever, malaria, yellow fever, schistosomiasis, meningococcal meningitis, Lassa fever)
Official Tourism Website:
High Travel Season: no peak season
Voltage: 220 V - 50 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: c, f, k
Major Holidays:
Misc Fact / Good to Know: In some cities in Guinea, sheep and goats wander the streets and often get in the way of cars.
