Guinea Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: The Republic of Guinea
  • Population: 10 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Conakry
  • Area: 245,857 sq km (94,926 sq miles)
  • Major languages: French, various tribal languages
  • Major religions: Islam, Christianity, indigenous beliefs
  • Life expectancy: 56 years (men), 60 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Guinean franc = 100 centimes
  • Main exports: Bauxite, alumina, gold, diamonds, coffee, fish, agricultural products
  • GNI per capita: US $400 (World Bank, 2007)
  • Internet domain: .gn
  • International dialling code: +224

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Rainfall (mm) Mean Number of Rain Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 21.7 30.2 0.6 1
Feb 22.3 30.1 1.0 1
Mar 23.0 31.2 3.2 1
Apr 24.0 31.6 20.5 2
May 24.0 31.2 137.1 10
Jun 23.1 29.8 379.8 19
Jul 22.7 28.2 1135.1 27
Aug 22.7 27.7 1109.1 27
Sep 22.7 28.6 618.3 22
Oct 22.8 29.7 293.6 17
Nov 23.6 30.4 69.6 6
Dec 22.6 30.4 7.9 1