Situated in Western Africa, Guinea 🇬🇳 (officially Republic of Guinea) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 14.8 million and a total area of 245,857 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Guinea through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Conakry, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Guinea located?
Geographically, Guinea belongs to Western Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 245,857 km², which makes it the 80th largest country or territory on Earth.
Guinea has a coastline as well as land borders with Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Conakry, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how guinean life really works.
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Who lives in Guinea?
Around 14.8 million people live in Guinea, making it the 75th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Guinea is called a Guinean.
The main language spoken here is French. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Guinea — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Guinean franc (GNF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Guinea is +224. Websites from the country typically use the .gn internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Guinea are its flag, its capital Conakry, and its approximate population of 14.8 million.
Neighbouring countries
Guinea shares borders with 6 countries:
Fun facts about Guinea
- Guinea's flag emoji is 🇬🇳 — its two-letter country code is GN and its three-letter code is GIN.
- Guinea covers 245,857 km², ranking 80th in the world by area.
- With about 14.8 million people, Guinea holds the 75th spot in the world population ranking.
- Guinea is a member state of the United Nations.
- Guinea shares borders with 6 countries.
Guinea — 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 approximately 14,754,785 people, ranking 75th in the world.
- Where is Guinea located?
- Guinea is located in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Guinea?
- The main language spoken in Guinea is French.
- What currency is used in Guinea?
- Guinea uses the Guinean franc (GNF).
