Guinea

Guinea

Capital: Conakry
Population: 13,237,832
Languages: French
Religions: Islam
Government: Unitary republic under a military junta
Currency: Guinean franc
Exports: bauxite, alumina
Area: 245,857 sq. km.
Features: Guinea has four regions: 18% is termed Maritime Guinea whereas 23% is Forested Guinea. Middle Guinea accounts for 20% including the Fouta Djallon Plateau. Upper Guinea is the remaining 38% bordering Mali. [NS] {EB}