Guinea
Republic of Guinea
People: Guinean
Guinea is located in Western Africa and has a population of around 14.4 million. Its capital city is Conakry, and the most widely spoken official language is French.
By the numbers, Guinea is the 76th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.18% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 77th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 58 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Guinea — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Guinea |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Conakry |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Population | 14,363,931 |
| Area | 245,857 km² |
| Currency | Guinean franc (GNF) Fr |
| Official Language | French |
| Dialling Code | +224 |
| Internet TLD | .gn |
| Timezone | UTC |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | GN / GIN |
| Borders | Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guinea
What is the capital and currency of Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry and the currency is the Guinean franc (GNF), symbol Fr.
What is the capital of Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
What currency does Guinea use?
Guinea uses the Guinean franc (GNF, symbol: Fr).
What language do they speak in Guinea?
The official language of Guinea is French.
What is the dialling code for Guinea?
The international dialling code for Guinea is +224.
What side of the road does Guinea drive on?
Guinea drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Guinea
Ivory Coast
Liberia
Mali
Senegal
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