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Guinea geography facts

Guinea is a country or territory in Western Africa. Its capital is Conakry, and its currency is Guinean franc.

Official name
Republic of Guinea
Capital
Conakry
Region
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Currency
Guinean franc
Languages
French
Land neighbours
Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone
Area
245,857 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+224
Internet domain
.gn

Quick answers about Guinea

What is the capital of Guinea?

The capital of Guinea is Conakry.

What currency is used in Guinea?

Guinea uses Guinean franc.

Where is Guinea?

Guinea is in Western Africa, within Africa.

What languages are spoken in Guinea?

The reference languages listed for Guinea are French.

Which countries border Guinea?

Guinea shares listed land borders with Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone.

Is Guinea landlocked?

No. Guinea is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Guinea

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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