Guinea

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INFORMATION

Capital: Conakry Government: Presidential Republic Current President: Mamady Doumbouya   Economy:
  • Poor country that possesses major mineral deposits, hydropower, and agricultural resources.
  • The country has almost half of the world’s bauxite reserves and significant iron ore, gold, and diamond reserves.
Population: 12,877,894 (July 2021 est.) Land Size: 245,857 sq km (94,926 sq miles) Major Ethnic Groups:
  • Peuhl: 40%
  • Malinke: 30%
  • Soussou: 20%
  • Smaller ethnic groups: 10%
Religions:
  • Muslim: 85%
  • Christian: 8%
  • Indigenous beliefs: 7%
Language(s):
  • French (official)
  • Maninka
  • Fuuta Jalon
  • Susa
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