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Most African of West Africa

The Republic of Guinea, a former French colony,  gained independence on October 2, 1958.

Countries neighbouring Guinea are: Guinea Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Coming from Ivory Coast, across the Nimba Range, you will pass through some of the most traditional of African villages constructed in small groups of round houses.

Weather in Guinea

View a graphical weather forecast for the week ahead in places around Guinea.

Conakry Weather, Kankan Weather.

Getting Around Guinea

Guinea by Road

The journey from Ivory Coast is one of the most interesting in West Africa.

Guine by Rail

The major rail route is between Conakry and Kankan in the east.

Guinea by Boat

From Conakry, an interesting way to visit Sierra Leone is by boat, to Freetown.

Religion and Culture in Guinea

The people of Guinea are predominantly Muslim.

The Torobde clan of the Fulani helped spread the faith of Islam throughout Guinea, from the highland areas of the Futa Jallon during the early 18th century, after the Mandigo rulers in the north and east were coveted by the empires of Mali and Songhai.

Only those living in the Mossi states continued with their animistic beliefs.

Guinea's Tribes

The Mandingos, under Samory Touré, managed to control much of the interior in the 1880s and, thanks to modern weapons, were able to hold off the French; until 1898.

The Fulani people live mainly in the Futa Jallon, while the Malinke- speaking Mandingo group are more concentrated in Upper Guinea.

The coast tends to be the domain of the Susa people.

Conakry

Conakry, the capital of the Republic of Guinea, is built on Tombo Island and the nearby Kaloum Peninsula.

When in Conakry, visit the National Museum to learn more about the peoples of Guinea.

Accommodation in Conakry

Novotel Ghi Conakry: BP 287, Conakry.
A 4-star hotel offering 195 air-conditioned and and comfortable rooms, the Novotel Ghi Conakry is located in the city centre - at the oceanfront; in a residential district, near Ministeries. The hotel features two restaurants, two bars, swimming pool, meeting rooms, tennis, parking and a free shuttle service.

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