Guinea (officially Republic of Guinea) is an independent country located in Western Africa, Africa. With a population of 14,363,931 people, it ranks #76 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 245,857 km² (#80 globally), with a population density of 58 people per km². The capital city is Conakry. The official language is French.
Key Facts
Population
14,363,931
#76 world ranking
Area
245,857 km²
#80 world ranking
Population Density
58/km²
Capital
Conakry
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
6
neighboring countries
Languages
- French— see all countries
Currency
- Guinean franc (Fr)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (6)
Ivory Coast
Mali
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Liberia
Guinea-BissauCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
What is the population of Guinea?
Guinea has a population of 14,363,931 people, ranking #76 in the world by population.
How big is Guinea?
Guinea covers an area of 245,857 km², ranking #80 in the world by area. The population density is 58 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Guinea?
The official languages of Guinea are: French.
What is the currency of Guinea?
The currency of Guinea is Guinean franc (Fr).
What countries border Guinea?
Guinea shares borders with 6 countries: Ivory Coast, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau.