Guinea
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Conakry
- Population: approx. 14.2 million
- Languages: French (official), Fula, Mandinka, Susu
- Area: 245,857 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+0 (GMT)
- Currency: Guinean franc (GNF)
- Flag colors: Red, yellow, green
- National Day: October 2 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Liberté
- Neighboring countries: Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone
Top 15 Largest cities
- Conakry
- Nzérékoré
- Kankan
- Kindia
- Labé
- Kissidougou
- Gueckedou
- Boké
- Mamou
- Macenta
- Siguiri
- Dabola
- Kouroussa
- Pita
- Fria
Top 15 Attractions
- Îles de Loos (Islands off Conakry)
- Fouta Djallon Highlands
- Kinkon Waterfalls
- Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve (UNESCO)
- Conakry Grand Mosque
- Ditinn Waterfalls
- Voile de la Mariée (Bridal Veil Falls)
- Nimba Mountain Range
- National Museum of Conakry
- Kankan Grand Mosque
- Lady of Mali Rock Formation
- Tinkisso River & Waterfalls
- Centre d'Art Dramatique (Conakry)
- Badiar National Park
- Soumba Waterfalls & Resort
Climate and Nature
Guinea experiences a tropical climate with distinct dry and rainy seasons. Its geography encompasses four distinct ecological zones: coastal lowlands, the cooler mountainous Fouta Djallon plateau, northern savanna grasslands, and dense southeastern tropical rainforests.
Culture and Gastronomy
Guinean culture features world-renowned musical heritage, including djembe drumming and storytelling Griots. Cuisine revolves around rice paired with savory peanut, palm oil, or cassava leaf stews like 'Poulet Yassa' or 'Maafe'.
Economy
Guinea possesses immense mineral wealth, holding over a third of the world's bauxite reserves along with massive deposits of high-grade iron ore, gold, and diamonds. Agriculture provides primary employment for much of the population.
Did you know?
- Guinea is often referred to as the "Water Tower of West Africa" because major regional rivers like the Niger, Senegal, and Gambia originate in the Fouta Djallon mountains?
- Guinea holds the largest known global deposits of bauxite, the primary ore used to produce aluminum?
- The Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve is home to rare viviparous (live-bearing) toads and wild chimpanzees known to use stone tools?
- In 1958, Guinea was the only French West African colony to vote for immediate and complete independence from France?
- The natural rock sculpture known as 'The Lady of Mali' dramatically resembles a woman's profile carved into the mountain cliffside?
Live footage: Discover Guinea via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Guinea and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Guinea: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Guinea: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Guinea in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
