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Guinea
West Africa's Bauxite Powerhouse
Overview
A West African nation rich in bauxite reserves, with lush highlands, the source of the Niger River, and lively traditional music and dance.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Land Area
245,857 km²
Capital
Conakry
Languages
French
Currencies
Guinean franc (Fr)
At a Glance
32
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
21
Freedom
50
Security
25
Life Expectancy
61.3 yrs
Median Age
18 yrs
Urbanization
39%
Cost Index
37
Housing Index
11
Healthcare Access
26/100
Climate
Average Temperature
25.9°C
Average AQI
40
Most Temperate Cities
1 Koundara Prefecture 28.4°C
2 Koundara 28.4°C
3 Gaoual 28.1°C
4 Siguiri Prefecture 27.3°C
5 Boke Prefecture 27.3°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Mandiana Prefecture 37 AQI
2 Siguiri 37 AQI
3 Mandiana 37 AQI
4 Préfecture de Dubréka 38 AQI
5 Kimbo 38 AQI
Cities
Préfecture de Dubréka Kimbo Préfecture de Guékédou Préfecture de Forécariah Tokonou Camayenne Conakry Siguiri Prefecture Kankan Prefecture Boke Prefecture Kindia Nzerekore Prefecture
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Mandiana Prefecture Beyla Prefecture Mamou Prefecture Labe Prefecture Gueckedou Mali Prefecture Telimele Prefecture Nzérékoré Pita Kerouane Prefecture Gaoual Prefecture Kankan Siguiri Dubréka Lelouma Prefecture Koundara Prefecture Tougue Prefecture Labé Mamou Coyah Fria Macenta Boké Kouroussa Kérouané Lola Télimélé Koundara Boffa Tougué Forécariah Gaoual Beyla Tondon Dalaba Koubia Yomou Mandiana Youkounkoun Mali Sanguéya Lélouma
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 37
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 11
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 25.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 7/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 28/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 54 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 42
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 2.13% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 23 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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