What is the Capital of Guinea?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Guinea is Conakry. Guinea is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 14,363,931. The official currency is the Guinean franc and the primary language spoken is French.
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Conakry at a glance
| Capital city | Conakry |
|---|---|
| Country | Guinea (Republic of Guinea) |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 14,363,931 (76th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC |
| Currency | Guinean franc (GNF) |
| Calling code | +224 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Guinea
- Yamoussoukro, capital of Ivory Coast
- Monrovia, capital of Liberia
- Bamako, capital of Mali
- Dakar, capital of Senegal
- Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone
Guinea in context
- Guinea covers 245,857 km², making it the 77th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 58 people per km² ranks 126th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone.
- With 14,363,931 people, Guinea holds about 3.3% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 1.0% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Guinea is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Guinea — FAQ
What is the capital of Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
Is Conakry the largest city in Guinea?
Yes — Conakry is both the capital and the largest city of Guinea.
What country is Conakry in?
Conakry is the capital city of Guinea.
What continent is Conakry in?
Conakry, the capital of Guinea, is located in Africa.
Is Conakry the capital of Guinea?
Yes — Conakry is the capital of Guinea (official name: Republic of Guinea).
Conakry is the capital of which country?
Conakry is the capital of Guinea, in Western Africa.
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