Guinea is a West African nation holding some of the world's largest bauxite reserves, at the source of the Niger River.
Overview
- Size: 245,857 km²
- Location: West Africa, on the Atlantic coast, bordering Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
- Coordinates: 9.945600°, -9.696600°
Governance
- Administrative type: Unitary Presidential Republic (transitional government)
- Languages: French (official), Fula, Susu, Maninka
Culture
Renowned for its national ballet traditions and djembe drumming, rooted in Mande and Fula cultural heritage.
Economy
Holds the world's largest bauxite reserves and significant iron ore deposits; mining dominates exports alongside subsistence agriculture.
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