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	~~[[File:National Anthem~~ of Guinea ~~by US Navy Band~~.~~ogg~~\|~~thumb]]~~ [[File:~~Ahmed Sékou Touré na obisku v Ljubljani 1961 (3)~~.~~jpg~~\|thumb]] [~~[File:~~President ~~Jimmy Carter with President Ahmed Sǩou Tour~~\|~~thumb~~]~~] [[File: Death of an African 'Big Man'~~\|~~thumb]] Guinea~~		{{Infobox country
			\| conventional_long_name = Republic of Guinea
			\| common_name = Guinea
			\| image_flag = Flag of Guinea.svg
			\| image_coat = Coat of arms of Guinea-new.svg
			\| national_anthem = [[File:National_Anthem_of_Guinea_by_US_Navy_Band.ogg\|thumb\|center\|National Anthem of Guinea]]
			\| capital = Conakry
			\| official_languages = French
			\| government_type = Unitary presidential republic
			\| leader_title1 = President
			\| leader_name1 = [Current President]
			\| leader_title2 = Prime Minister
			\| leader_name2 = [Current Prime Minister]
			\| area_km2 = 245857
			\| population_estimate = 13,132,795
			\| population_estimate_year = 2023
			}}

	~~Guinea, officially the~~ Republic of Guinea, is a country located on the western coast of Africa. It is bordered by Guinea-Bissau ~~to the northwest~~, Senegal ~~to the north~~, Mali to the ~~northeast~~, Côte d'Ivoire to the ~~southeast~~, Liberia to the south, and ~~Sierra Leone to~~ the ~~southwest. The~~ Atlantic Ocean ~~lies~~ to the west ~~of Guinea~~. The capital and largest city is [[Conakry]].		The '''Republic of Guinea''' is a country located on the western coast of Africa. It is bordered by [[Guinea-Bissau]], [[Senegal]], and [[Mali]] to the north, [[Côte d'Ivoire]] to the east, [[Sierra Leone]] and [[Liberia]] to the south, and the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the west. The capital and largest city is [[Conakry]].

	==History==		==History==
	Guinea has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The region was part of ~~a series of West African empires, including~~ the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire, and the Songhai Empire. In the 19th century, it became a French colony ~~and was~~ known as French Guinea. ~~Guinea gained independence from France on October 2,~~ 1958, ~~becoming~~ the first French African colony to ~~do so~~.		Guinea has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The region was part of the [[Ghana Empire]], the [[Mali Empire]], and the [[Songhai Empire]]. In the 19th century, it became a French colony known as French Guinea.

			In 1958, Guinea became the first French African colony to gain independence under the leadership of [[Ahmed Sékou Touré]], who served as the country's first president. Touré's regime was marked by a strong stance against colonialism and a move towards socialism.

			[[File:Ahmed_Sékou_Touré_na_obisku_v_Ljubljani_1961_(3).jpg\|thumb\|Ahmed Sékou Touré, the first President of Guinea]]

	==Geography==		==Geography==
	Guinea ~~covers an area of approximately 245,857 square kilometers. The country~~ is characterized by its diverse geography, which includes coastal plains, mountainous regions, and savannas. The ~~Fouta Djallon highlands are a prominent feature, providing a source for~~ several ~~major~~ rivers, including the Niger, Senegal, and Gambia rivers.		Guinea is characterized by its diverse geography, which includes coastal plains, mountainous regions, and savannas. The country is home to several important rivers, including the Niger, Senegal, and Gambia rivers.

	~~==Demographics==~~
	Guinea has a population of approximately 13 million people. The country is home to several ethnic groups, with the Fulani, Mandinka, and Susu being the largest. The official language is French, but several indigenous languages are widely spoken, including Pular, Malinké, and Susu.

	==Economy==		==Economy==
	Guinea's economy is largely dependent on agriculture and mining. The country is rich in natural resources, particularly bauxite, which is ~~used to produce aluminum. Guinea has one of the world's largest reserves of bauxite~~. Other minerals ~~found in Guinea~~ include gold and diamonds~~. Agriculture employs a significant portion of the population, with rice, coffee, and bananas being important crops.~~		Guinea's economy is largely dependent on agriculture and mining. The country is rich in natural resources, particularly bauxite, which is a major export. Other significant minerals include gold and diamonds.

	~~==Politics==~~
	Guinea is a republic with a president who serves as both head of state and head of government. The political landscape has been marked by periods of instability and military coups. The current constitution was adopted in 2010, following a military junta that took power in 2008.

	==Culture==		==Culture==
	Guinea ~~has a~~ rich cultural heritage, ~~with music and dance playing~~ a ~~central role in society. Traditional music styles include the use~~ of ~~the kora~~, ~~a stringed instrument~~, and ~~the djembe, a type of drum~~. The ~~country~~ is also ~~known for its vibrant festivals and traditional ceremonies~~.		Guinea is known for its rich cultural heritage, which includes a variety of ethnic groups, languages, and traditions. The official language is French, but several indigenous languages are also widely spoken.

	==~~Health~~==		==Politics==
	~~The healthcare system in~~ Guinea ~~faces several challenges, including limited access to medical facilities and~~ a ~~shortage of healthcare professionals~~. The ~~country~~ has been ~~affected~~ by ~~outbreaks~~ of ~~infectious diseases~~, ~~such as Ebola, which~~ have ~~strained the healthcare infrastructure~~.		Guinea is a unitary presidential republic. The political landscape has been marked by periods of instability and military coups. In recent years, there have been efforts to establish a more stable democratic governance.

	~~==Education==~~		[[File:Acte2_FNDC.jpg\|thumb\|Protests in Guinea]]
	~~Education~~ in Guinea is compulsory for children between the ages of 7 and 13. However, access to education is limited, particularly in rural areas. The literacy rate is relatively low, and efforts are being made to improve educational opportunities for all citizens.

	==Also see==		==Also see==
	* [[~~Conakry~~]]		* [[History of Guinea]]
	* [[~~Fouta Djallon~~]]		* [[Geography of Guinea]]
	* [[~~Bauxite mining in~~ Guinea]]		* [[Economy of Guinea]]
	* [[~~Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa~~]]		* [[Culture of Guinea]]
	* [[~~French West Africa~~]]		* [[Politics of Guinea]]

	{{Africa topic}}		{{Africa topic}}
	~~{{Countries of Africa}}~~

	~~[[Category:Countries in Africa]]~~
	~~[[Category:West African countries]]~~
	[[Category:Guinea]]		[[Category:Guinea]]

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	[[~~file~~:~~National_Anthem_of_Guinea_by_US_Navy_Band.ogg\|thumb\|~~National Anthem of Guinea by US Navy Band]] [[~~file~~:~~Ahmed_Sékou_Touré_na_obisku_v_Ljubljani_1961_(3).jpg\|thumb\|~~Ahmed Sékou Touré na obisku v Ljubljani 1961 (3)\|~~left~~]] [[~~file~~:~~President_Jimmy_Carter_with_President_Ahmed_Sǩou_Tour\|thumb\|~~President Jimmy Carter with President Ahmed Sǩou Tour~~]] [[file:Acte2_FNDC.jpg~~\|thumb~~\|Acte2 FNDC\|left~~]] [[~~file~~:~~Un-guinea.png~~\|thumb~~\|Un-guinea]] [[file:Koppen-Geiger_Map_GIN_present.svg\|thumb\|Koppen-Geiger Map GIN present~~]] == Guinea ==		[[File:National Anthem of Guinea by US Navy Band.ogg\|thumb]] [[File:Ahmed Sékou Touré na obisku v Ljubljani 1961 (3).jpg\|thumb]] [[File:President Jimmy Carter with President Ahmed Sǩou Tour\|thumb]] [[File: Death of an African 'Big Man'\|thumb]] Guinea

	~~[[File:Flag of~~ Guinea~~.svg\|thumb\|Flag~~ of Guinea]]		Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea, is a country located on the western coast of Africa. It is bordered by Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Côte d'Ivoire to the southeast, Liberia to the south, and Sierra Leone to the southwest. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the west of Guinea. The capital and largest city is [[Conakry]].
	~~[[File:Coat of arms~~ of Guinea.~~svg\|thumb\|Coat of arms~~ of Guinea]]

	~~'''~~Guinea~~'''~~, ~~officially~~ the ~~'''Republic of Guinea''' ({{lang-fr\|République de Guinée}})~~, ~~is a country on~~ the ~~[[West Africa\|west coast of Africa]]~~. ~~It is sometimes referred to~~ as ~~'''~~Guinea~~-Conakry''' to distinguish it~~ from ~~other countries with "Guinea" in their names~~, ~~such as [[Guinea-Bissau]] and [[Equatorial Guinea]]. The capital and largest city is [[Conakry]]~~.		==History==
			Guinea has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The region was part of a series of West African empires, including the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire, and the Songhai Empire. In the 19th century, it became a French colony and was known as French Guinea. Guinea gained independence from France on October 2, 1958, becoming the first French African colony to do so.

	== ~~History~~ ==		==Geography==
	~~The~~ area ~~now known as Guinea has been inhabited for thousands~~ of ~~years~~. The ~~region was part of a series of African empires~~, ~~including the [[Ghana Empire]]~~, ~~the [[Mali Empire]]~~, and ~~the [[Songhai Empire]]~~. In the ~~19th century~~, ~~the area came under French control~~ and ~~was incorporated into French West Africa. Guinea declared its independence from [[France]] on October 2, 1958~~.		Guinea covers an area of approximately 245,857 square kilometers. The country is characterized by its diverse geography, which includes coastal plains, mountainous regions, and savannas. The Fouta Djallon highlands are a prominent feature, providing a source for several major rivers, including the Niger, Senegal, and Gambia rivers.

	== ~~Geography~~ ==		==Demographics==
	Guinea is ~~bordered by [[Guinea-Bissau]]~~ to ~~the northwest~~, ~~[[Senegal]] to~~ the ~~north~~, ~~[[Mali]] to the northeast, [[Ivory Coast]] to the east, [[Liberia]] to the south~~, and ~~[[Sierra Leone]] to~~ the ~~southwest~~. The ~~country has a varied geography~~, including ~~coastal plains~~, ~~mountainous regions~~, and ~~savannas. The highest point is [[Mount Nimba]], which rises to 1,752 meters (5,748 feet) above sea level~~.		Guinea has a population of approximately 13 million people. The country is home to several ethnic groups, with the Fulani, Mandinka, and Susu being the largest. The official language is French, but several indigenous languages are widely spoken, including Pular, Malinké, and Susu.

	== ~~Demographics~~ ==		==Economy==
	Guinea ~~has a population of approximately 12 million people~~. The country is ~~ethnically diverse~~, ~~with~~ the largest ~~ethnic groups being the [[Fula people\|Fula]], [[Mandinka people\|Mandinka]],~~ and ~~[[Susu people\|Susu]]~~. ~~The official language is [[French language\|French]]~~, ~~but several indigenous languages are also widely spoken~~, ~~including [[Fula language\|Fula]], [[Mandinka language\|Mandinka]]~~, and ~~[[Susu language\|Susu]]~~.		Guinea's economy is largely dependent on agriculture and mining. The country is rich in natural resources, particularly bauxite, which is used to produce aluminum. Guinea has one of the world's largest reserves of bauxite. Other minerals found in Guinea include gold and diamonds. Agriculture employs a significant portion of the population, with rice, coffee, and bananas being important crops.

	== ~~Economy~~ ==		==Politics==
	Guinea~~'s economy~~ is ~~largely dependent on agriculture~~ and ~~mining~~. The ~~country is rich in natural resources, including bauxite, iron ore,~~ and ~~gold~~. ~~Guinea is one of the world's largest producers of bauxite, which is used to produce aluminum. Despite its natural wealth, Guinea remains one of the poorest countries~~ in ~~the world~~, ~~with~~ a ~~low [[Human Development Index]] (HDI)~~.		Guinea is a republic with a president who serves as both head of state and head of government. The political landscape has been marked by periods of instability and military coups. The current constitution was adopted in 2010, following a military junta that took power in 2008.

	== ~~Politics~~ ==		==Culture==
	Guinea is a ~~[[unitary state\|unitary]] [[presidential republic]]~~. ~~The President~~ of ~~Guinea is both~~ the ~~head of state~~ and ~~head~~ of ~~government~~. The country ~~has experienced political instability~~ and ~~military coups since gaining independence. The most recent coup occurred in September 2021, when the military ousted President [[Alpha Condé]]~~.		Guinea has a rich cultural heritage, with music and dance playing a central role in society. Traditional music styles include the use of the kora, a stringed instrument, and the djembe, a type of drum. The country is also known for its vibrant festivals and traditional ceremonies.

	== ~~Culture~~ ==		==Health==
	Guinea ~~has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional music, dance~~, and ~~art playing an important role in society~~. The country ~~is known for its [[djembe]] drum and [[balafon]], a type~~ of ~~wooden xylophone. Traditional dance forms~~, such as the ~~[[Dundunba]] and [[Sorsornet]], are also popular~~.		The healthcare system in Guinea faces several challenges, including limited access to medical facilities and a shortage of healthcare professionals. The country has been affected by outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as Ebola, which have strained the healthcare infrastructure.

	== ~~Related Pages~~ ==		==Education==
			Education in Guinea is compulsory for children between the ages of 7 and 13. However, access to education is limited, particularly in rural areas. The literacy rate is relatively low, and efforts are being made to improve educational opportunities for all citizens.

			==Also see==
	* [[Conakry]]		* [[Conakry]]
	* [[~~Guinea-Bissau~~]]		* [[Fouta Djallon]]
	* [[~~Equatorial~~ Guinea]]		* [[Bauxite mining in Guinea]]
	* [[West Africa]]		* [[Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa]]
	* [[~~Alpha Condé]]~~		* [[French West Africa]]
	* [[Mount Nimba]]
	* [[Bauxite]]

	~~== References ==~~		{{Africa topic}}
	~~{{Reflist}}~~		{{Countries of Africa}}

	~~== External Links ==~~
	{{~~Commons category\|Guinea~~}}
	{{~~Wikiquote\|Guinea~~}}

			[[Category:Countries in Africa]]
			[[Category:West African countries]]
	[[Category:Guinea]]		[[Category:Guinea]]
	~~[[Category:West Africa]]~~
	~~[[Category:Countries in Africa]]~~
	~~[[Category:French-speaking countries and territories]]~~
	~~[[Category:Republics]]~~

	~~{{Africa-geo-stub}}~~

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[[file:National_Anthem_of_Guinea_by_US_Navy_Band.ogg|thumb|National Anthem of Guinea by US Navy Band]] [[file:Ahmed_Sékou_Touré_na_obisku_v_Ljubljani_1961_(3).jpg|thumb|Ahmed Sékou Touré na obisku v Ljubljani 1961 (3)|left]] [[file:President_Jimmy_Carter_with_President_Ahmed_Sǩou_Tour|thumb|President Jimmy Carter with President Ahmed Sǩou Tour]] [[file:Acte2_FNDC.jpg|thumb|Acte2 FNDC|left]] [[file:Un-guinea.png|thumb|Un-guinea]] [[file:Koppen-Geiger_Map_GIN_present.svg|thumb|Koppen-Geiger Map GIN present]] == Guinea ==

[[File:Flag of Guinea.svg|thumb|Flag of Guinea]]
[[File:Coat of arms of Guinea.svg|thumb|Coat of arms of Guinea]]

'''Guinea''', officially the '''Republic of Guinea''' ({{lang-fr|République de Guinée}}), is a country on the [[West Africa|west coast of Africa]]. It is sometimes referred to as '''Guinea-Conakry''' to distinguish it from other countries with "Guinea" in their names, such as [[Guinea-Bissau]] and [[Equatorial Guinea]]. The capital and largest city is [[Conakry]].

== History ==
The area now known as Guinea has been inhabited for thousands of years. The region was part of a series of African empires, including the [[Ghana Empire]], the [[Mali Empire]], and the [[Songhai Empire]]. In the 19th century, the area came under French control and was incorporated into French West Africa. Guinea declared its independence from [[France]] on October 2, 1958.

== Geography ==
Guinea is bordered by [[Guinea-Bissau]] to the northwest, [[Senegal]] to the north, [[Mali]] to the northeast, [[Ivory Coast]] to the east, [[Liberia]] to the south, and [[Sierra Leone]] to the southwest. The country has a varied geography, including coastal plains, mountainous regions, and savannas. The highest point is [[Mount Nimba]], which rises to 1,752 meters (5,748 feet) above sea level.

== Demographics ==
Guinea has a population of approximately 12 million people. The country is ethnically diverse, with the largest ethnic groups being the [[Fula people|Fula]], [[Mandinka people|Mandinka]], and [[Susu people|Susu]]. The official language is [[French language|French]], but several indigenous languages are also widely spoken, including [[Fula language|Fula]], [[Mandinka language|Mandinka]], and [[Susu language|Susu]].

== Economy ==
Guinea's economy is largely dependent on agriculture and mining. The country is rich in natural resources, including bauxite, iron ore, and gold. Guinea is one of the world's largest producers of bauxite, which is used to produce aluminum. Despite its natural wealth, Guinea remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with a low [[Human Development Index]] (HDI).

== Politics ==
Guinea is a [[unitary state|unitary]] [[presidential republic]]. The President of Guinea is both the head of state and head of government. The country has experienced political instability and military coups since gaining independence. The most recent coup occurred in September 2021, when the military ousted President [[Alpha Condé]].

== Culture ==
Guinea has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional music, dance, and art playing an important role in society. The country is known for its [[djembe]] drum and [[balafon]], a type of wooden xylophone. Traditional dance forms, such as the [[Dundunba]] and [[Sorsornet]], are also popular.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Conakry]]
* [[Guinea-Bissau]]
* [[Equatorial Guinea]]
* [[West Africa]]
* [[Alpha Condé]]
* [[Mount Nimba]]
* [[Bauxite]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External Links ==
{{Commons category|Guinea}}
{{Wikiquote|Guinea}}

[[Category:Guinea]]
[[Category:West Africa]]
[[Category:Countries in Africa]]
[[Category:French-speaking countries and territories]]
[[Category:Republics]]

{{Africa-geo-stub}}