{"id":11444,"date":"2024-06-09T18:23:27","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T17:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/?p=11444"},"modified":"2025-01-07T20:40:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T20:40:31","slug":"guinea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/","title":{"rendered":"Guinea"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.23″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Guinea\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

(R\u00e9publique de Guin\u00e9e (Republic of Guinea))<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/guinea-162311_1280.webp” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Flag” _builder_version=”4.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”right” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Flag of Guinea” title_text=”guinea-162311_1280″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Guinea-Map2.png” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Map” _builder_version=”4.23″ custom_margin=”|30px||30px” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”left” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Map of Guinea” title_text=”Guinea Map2″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tag-Africa.png” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Asia 1 Globe Tag” _builder_version=”4.23″ custom_margin=”|30px||30px” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”left” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”African Continent” title_text=”Tag Africa” sticky_enabled=”0″ align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Guinea-Map.png” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”left” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”two tone map of Guinea” title_text=”Guinea Map” sticky_enabled=”0″ align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9c3f3847-6299-478e-94cd-7d607b2ee346.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”left” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”9c3f3847-6299-478e-94cd-7d607b2ee346″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/woods-2357567_1280.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”left” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”woods-2357567_1280″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cgCqWymdIK.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”left” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”cgCqWymdIK” sticky_enabled=”0″ align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.23″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Capital:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Conakry<\/p>\n

Population (Estimated July 2012):\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>10,884,958\u00a0<\/p>\n

Area:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>245,857 km2\u00a0<\/span><\/sup>or 94,926 mi2<\/sup><\/p>\n

Currency:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Guinean Franc (FG)<\/p>\n

Official Language:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>French<\/p>\n

Political Information:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Presidential Republic<\/p>\n

Official Religion<\/strong>: No Official Religion
(approximately 85% of the population are Muslim, 8% are Christian and 7% have indigenous beliefs)<\/span><\/p>\n

Highest Mountain:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Kakoulima Mountain 1,011km or 3316ft<\/p>\n

GDP Official Exchange Rate\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(OER is more precise at gauging a countries economic power)<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

(Estimated 2011)<\/strong>: $4.6 billion (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\n

GDP (OER) Per Capita\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(per member of the population estimated 2011)<\/em>: (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\n

GDP Purchasing Power Parity\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(PPP is good for gauging living conditions and use of resources but not as accurate as OER. This data has been calculated based on the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States)<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Estimated 2011)<\/strong>: $11.53 billion (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\n

GDP (PPP) Per Capita\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(per member of the population estimated 2011)<\/em>: $1,100 (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\n

Time Zone (GMT\/UTC)<\/strong>: GMT<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Wildlife:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Counties\/Provinces\/States:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>33 prefectures and 1 special zone (zone special)*; Beyla, Boffa, Boke, Conakry*, Coyah, Dabola, Dalaba, Dinguiraye, Dubreka, Faranah, Forecariah, Fria, Gaoual, Gueckedou, Kankan, Kerouane, Kindia, Kissidougou, Koubia, Koundara, Kouroussa, Labe, Lelouma, Lola, Macenta, Mali, Mamou, Mandiana, Nzerekore, Pita, Siguiri, Telimele, Tougue and Yomou<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leaders:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>President Alpha Cond\u00e9 with Prime Minister Mohamed Said Fofana.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Additional:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Gained independence from France on the 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>of October 1958.<\/p>\n

Sources: CIA World Fact Book, Encyclopaedia Britannica.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Guinea<\/h2>\n

Guinea, officially known as the Republic of Guinea, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Sierra Leone<\/a>. The capital city of Guinea is Conakry, which is also the largest city in the country. Guinea gained independence from France in 1958 and has since been a republic. The country is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse wildlife, and natural resources. With a population of over 12 million people, Guinea is home to various ethnic groups, including the Fula, Mandinka, and Susu. The official language is French, and the predominant religion is Islam. Guinea has a fascinating history and a unique blend of traditions that make it a captivating destination for travellers and researchers alike.<\/p>\n

Guinea is a country with a rich history and a vibrant culture. It is known for its diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to savannahs and mountains. The country has a tropical climate, with a wet season from May to November and a dry season from December to April. The varied geography and climate of Guinea contribute to its rich biodiversity, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. The country’s economy is largely dependent on agriculture, mining, and fishing, with natural resources such as bauxite, iron ore, gold, and diamonds playing a significant role in its economy. Guinea has faced political instability and economic challenges in the past, but it continues to strive for progress and development. With its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, Guinea offers a wealth of experiences for those who visit or study the country.<\/p>\n

Geography and Climate of Guinea<\/h2>\n

Guinea is located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa and is bordered by six countries: Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The country has a diverse geography that includes coastal plains, mountain ranges, and savannahs. The Fouta Djallon plateau in the central part of the country is known for its scenic landscapes and waterfalls. The Niger River, one of the longest rivers in Africa, has its source in the Fouta Djallon highlands. The country’s coastline stretches for over 300 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, offering beautiful beaches and fishing opportunities. The varied geography of Guinea provides a range of habitats for diverse wildlife and plant species.<\/p>\n

Guinea has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: the wet season from May to November and the dry season from December to April. During the wet season, the country experiences heavy rainfall and high humidity, particularly in the coastal regions. The dry season brings cooler temperatures and lower humidity, making it a more comfortable time to visit Guinea. The country’s diverse climate supports a wide range of agricultural activities, including the cultivation of rice, coffee, cocoa, and palm oil. The varied geography and climate of Guinea make it an ideal destination for eco-tourism and outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife safaris.<\/p>\n

History and Culture of Guinea<\/h2>\n

Guinea has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The region was home to various empires and kingdoms, including the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire. In the 19th century, Guinea became part of French West Africa and was known as French Guinea. The country gained independence from France in 1958 and has since been a republic. Guinea has a diverse cultural heritage that is influenced by its many ethnic groups, including the Fula, Mandinka, Susu, and others. Each group has its own traditions, languages, and customs that contribute to the country’s vibrant cultural tapestry.<\/p>\n

The culture of Guinea is characterised by its music, dance, and art. Traditional music in Guinea includes drumming and kora (a West African harp) playing, which are integral parts of social gatherings and ceremonies. The country is also known for its vibrant dance traditions, with various styles such as the djembe dance and the sabar dance. Guinean art includes intricate wood carvings, textiles, and pottery that reflect the country’s rich cultural heritage. The people of Guinea are known for their warm hospitality and strong community ties. Traditional ceremonies such as weddings, naming ceremonies, and initiation rites are important occasions that bring families and communities together. Despite facing challenges such as poverty and political instability, the people of Guinea continue to celebrate their cultural traditions and preserve their heritage for future generations.<\/p>\n

Economy and Natural Resources of Guinea<\/h2>\n

Guinea has a diverse economy that is largely dependent on agriculture, mining, and fishing. The country is rich in natural resources such as bauxite, iron ore, gold, diamonds, and uranium. Bauxite mining is a major industry in Guinea, with the country being one of the world’s top producers of this valuable mineral. Iron ore mining also plays a significant role in the country’s economy, with large deposits located in the Simandou range in southeastern Guinea. Gold and diamond mining are important sources of revenue for local communities and the national economy.<\/p>\n

Agriculture is another important sector in Guinea’s economy, with over 80% of the population engaged in farming activities. The country produces a variety of crops such as rice, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, and fruits. Fishing is also an important source of livelihood for coastal communities in Guinea. Despite its rich natural resources, Guinea faces economic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and income inequality. Political instability and corruption have also hindered economic development in the country. However, Guinea continues to strive for progress and development through initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, and governance.<\/p>\n

Wildlife and Biodiversity in Guinea<\/h2>\n

Guinea is home to diverse wildlife and rich biodiversity due to its varied geography and climate. The country’s national parks and protected areas provide habitats<\/a> for a wide range of species including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and plants. The Fouta Djallon plateau is known for its unique flora and fauna, including species such as chimpanzees, Diana monkeys, duikers, and various bird species. The Ziama Biosphere Reserve in southeastern Guinea is home to endangered species such as the pygmy hippopotamus and the forest elephant.<\/p>\n

The coastal regions of Guinea provide nesting grounds for sea turtles such as the leatherback turtle and green turtle. The Bijag\u00f3s Islands off the coast of Guinea-Bissau are an important breeding site for seabirds such as frigatebirds and terns. The varied habitats in Guinea support a wide range of plant species including mangroves, rainforest trees, savannah grasses, and medicinal plants. Conservation efforts in Guinea aim to protect its natural heritage through initiatives such as wildlife reserves, community-based conservation projects, and sustainable resource management practices.<\/p>\n

Political Situation in Guinea<\/h2>\n

Guinea has faced political instability and governance challenges since gaining independence from France in 1958. The country has experienced periods of authoritarian rule, military coups, civil unrest, and human rights abuses. In recent years, Guinea has made progress towards democratic governance with multi-party elections and peaceful transitions of power. However, political tensions persist due to issues such as corruption, poverty, ethnic divisions, and unequal distribution of wealth.<\/p>\n

The current president of Guinea is Alpha Cond\u00e9 who has been in power since 2010. His presidency has been marked by both progress and controversy as he has implemented reforms aimed at improving infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic development. However, his government has also faced criticism for human rights abuses and crackdowns on political opposition. Despite these challenges, Guinea continues to strive for political stability through dialogue, reconciliation efforts, and international partnerships aimed at promoting good governance.<\/p>\n

Tourism and Attractions in Guinea<\/h2>\n

Guinea offers a wealth of attractions for tourists interested in history, culture, nature, and adventure. The capital city of Conakry is known for its vibrant markets such as the Madina Market where visitors can shop for traditional crafts, textiles, jewellery, and fresh produce. The National Museum of Guinea showcases artefacts related to the country’s history including traditional masks, musical instruments, pottery, and archaeological finds.<\/p>\n

The Fouta Djallon plateau is a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts who can explore scenic landscapes such as waterfalls at Kambadaga Falls or Mount Nimba Nature Reserve which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique biodiversity. The coastal regions of Guinea offer beautiful beaches such as Cape Verga Beach where visitors can relax or enjoy water sports such as surfing or snorkelling.<\/p>\n

For wildlife enthusiasts, the Ziama Biosphere Reserve provides opportunities to spot rare species such as pygmy hippos or forest elephants on guided nature walks or birdwatching tours. Cultural festivals such as the F\u00eate de l’Ind\u00e9pendance (Independence Day) or traditional ceremonies like the Baga Nimba Festival offer insights into Guinean traditions through music performances, dance displays or traditional rituals.<\/p>\n

In conclusion,\u00a0Guinea is a country with a rich history,\u00a0diverse culture,\u00a0and abundant natural resources.\u00a0Its varied geography,\u00a0tropical climate,\u00a0and vibrant wildlife make it an ideal destination for eco-tourism,\u00a0outdoor activities,\u00a0and wildlife enthusiasts.\u00a0Despite facing political challenges,\u00a0the people of Guinea continue to celebrate their cultural traditions,\u00a0preserve their heritage,\u00a0and strive for progress.\u00a0With its unique blend of history,\u00a0culture,\u00a0and natural beauty,\u00a0Guinea offers a wealth of experiences for those who visit or study the country.\u00a0Whether exploring scenic landscapes,\u00a0learning about traditional music,\u00a0or spotting rare wildlife,\u00a0Guinea has something to offer every traveller seeking an authentic African experience.<\/p>\n

From its vibrant markets and bustling cities to its stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Guinea has something to offer every traveller seeking an authentic African experience. Visitors can immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere of Conakry, explore the traditional villages of the Fouta Djallon region, or trek through the lush forests and waterfalls of the Guinea Highlands. The country’s diverse ethnic groups also provide an opportunity to learn about different traditions, music, and dance. Whether it’s experiencing the local cuisine, discovering ancient historical sites, or simply enjoying the warm hospitality of the Guinean people, there is no shortage of unique and memorable experiences to be had in Guinea.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

What is the capital of Guinea?<\/h3>\n

The capital of Guinea is Conakry.<\/p>\n

What is the official language of Guinea?<\/h3>\n

The official language of Guinea is French.<\/p>\n

What is the currency of Guinea?<\/h3>\n

The currency of Guinea is the Guinean franc.<\/p>\n

What is the population of Guinea?<\/h3>\n

As of 2021, the population of Guinea is estimated to be around 13 million people.<\/p>\n

What is the climate like in Guinea?<\/h3>\n

Guinea has a tropical climate with a wet season from April to November and a dry season from December to March.<\/p>\n

What are the major natural resources of Guinea?<\/h3>\n

Guinea is rich in natural resources, including bauxite, iron ore, diamonds, gold, and uranium.<\/p>\n

What are the major industries in Guinea?<\/h3>\n

The major industries in Guinea include mining, agriculture, and fishing.<\/p>\n

What are the major tourist attractions in Guinea?<\/h3>\n

Some of the major tourist attractions in Guinea include the Fouta Djallon highlands, the Nimba Mountains, and the Iles de Los National Park.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”11455,11454,11453,11452,11451,11450,11449,11448,11447,11445″ posts_number=”12″ show_title_and_caption=”off” admin_label=”Gallery” _builder_version=”4.23″ hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blog _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” posts_number=”12″ include_categories=”219″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ fullwidth=”off”][\/et_pb_blog][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Guinea\u00a0 (R\u00e9publique de Guin\u00e9e (Republic of Guinea)) Capital:\u00a0Conakry Population (Estimated July 2012):\u00a010,884,958\u00a0 Area:\u00a0245,857 km2\u00a0or 94,926 mi2 Currency:\u00a0Guinean Franc (FG)…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11445,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_edit_lock":["1717953823:1"],"_thumbnail_id":["11445"],"_et_pb_use_builder":["on"],"_et_pb_old_content":[""],"_et_gb_content_width":[""],"_sitemap_exclude":[""],"_sitemap_priority":[""],"_sitemap_frequency":[""],"ast-featured-img":["disabled"],"theme-transparent-header-meta":[""],"adv-header-id-meta":[""],"stick-header-meta":[""],"footnotes":[""],"_links_to":[""],"_links_to_target":[""],"_edit_last":["1"],"_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":["219"],"_yoast_wpseo_linkdex":["42"],"_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes":["1"],"_yoast_wpseo_wordproof_timestamp":[""],"_et_pb_built_for_post_type":["page"],"_et_pb_ab_subjects":[""],"_et_pb_enable_shortcode_tracking":[""],"_et_pb_ab_current_shortcode":["[et_pb_split_track id=\"11444\" \/]"],"_et_pb_custom_css":[""],"_et_pb_gutter_width":["3"],"_global_colors_info":["{}"],"_et_builder_version":["VB|Divi|4.23"],"_et_pb_show_page_creation":["off"],"_et_builder_dynamic_assets_loading_attr_threshold":["7"],"_wds_opengraph":["a:3:{s:5:\"title\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"description\";s:0:\"\";s:6:\"images\";a:1:{i:0;s:0:\"\";}}"],"_wds_twitter":["a:3:{s:5:\"title\";s:0:\"\";s:11:\"description\";s:0:\"\";s:6:\"images\";a:1:{i:0;s:0:\"\";}}"],"_wds_focus-keywords":["Guinea"],"_wds_title":[""],"_wds_metadesc":["Guinea, officially known as the Republic of Guinea, is located in West Africa & bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia, & Sierra Leone."],"_wds_meta-robots-adv":[""],"_wds_meta-robots-nofollow":[""],"_wds_canonical":[""],"_et_dynamic_cached_shortcodes":["a:7:{i:0;s:13:\"et_pb_section\";i:1;s:9:\"et_pb_row\";i:2;s:12:\"et_pb_column\";i:7;s:10:\"et_pb_blog\";i:28;s:13:\"et_pb_gallery\";i:31;s:11:\"et_pb_image\";i:50;s:10:\"et_pb_text\";}"],"_et_dynamic_cached_attributes":["a:2:{s:15:\"animation_style\";a:1:{i:0;s:5:\"slide\";}s:9:\"fullwidth\";a:1:{i:0;s:3:\"off\";}}"],"_et_builder_module_features_cache":["a:2:{i:0;s:56:\"{\"gph\":-1,\"divi\":\"4.11.1\",\"wp\":\"6.9.4\",\"tb\":[],\"wpe\":[]}\";i:1;a:24:{s:46:\"et_pb_section_94577ef0ba702f3fc7e2980dda334125\";a:3:{s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:42:\"et_pb_row_9d4c5f502a76bc864ff25f105859e8b8\";a:3:{s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:45:\"et_pb_column_ed218ef9b545c741dbb2b268dc531fed\";a:5:{s:4:\"cuma\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:5:\"mapac\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:43:\"et_pb_text_e14262c832e09d9ad350fe27daa5010e\";a:7:{s:4:\"glde\";a:10:{s:14:\"text_font_size\";s:2:\"14\";s:19:\"text_letter_spacing\";s:3:\"0px\";s:16:\"text_line_height\";s:5:\"1.7em\";s:16:\"header_font_size\";s:4:\"30px\";s:21:\"header_letter_spacing\";s:3:\"0px\";s:18:\"header_line_height\";s:3:\"1em\";s:15:\"background_size\";s:5:\"cover\";s:19:\"background_position\";s:6:\"center\";s:17:\"background_repeat\";s:9:\"no-repeat\";s:16:\"background_blend\";s:6:\"normal\";}s:4:\"foop\";b:1;s:4:\"tesh\";b:1;s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:45:\"et_pb_column_f4a228f6e89bb79d416583c207b48eae\";a:5:{s:4:\"cuma\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:5:\"mapac\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:44:\"et_pb_image_d77beeabbc633e633a788c34ea52ca7a\";a:4:{s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:42:\"et_pb_row_2285644e6fd255cd46d1937ed7a79d93\";a:3:{s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:45:\"et_pb_column_417d5ef1c69cc448aa8e2f0cafb1bad0\";a:5:{s:4:\"cuma\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:5:\"mapac\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:44:\"et_pb_image_bf11b2abf4fb702b618dcc8f1bb30ce6\";a:6:{s:4:\"cuma\";b:1;s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:5:\"mapac\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:44:\"et_pb_image_95302727edf90b45807c5bd9060ab11c\";a:6:{s:4:\"cuma\";b:1;s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:5:\"mapac\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:42:\"et_pb_row_de2e26b1cb99fc951bb00d00a8b4d6a0\";a:3:{s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:45:\"et_pb_column_df3bf4306bebd9251b08ca1ed7c5c65d\";a:5:{s:4:\"cuma\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:5:\"mapac\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:44:\"et_pb_image_8c6d1ca7b91e352f648d6ece279926db\";a:4:{s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:44:\"et_pb_image_e9bd7708e7ff7c0158eaa9018b4eac45\";a:4:{s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:44:\"et_pb_image_9c5dc37ba30ef558ce0edae584b909c4\";a:4:{s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:44:\"et_pb_image_f904c1b7082c7b87db6155565c4f855e\";a:4:{s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:45:\"et_pb_column_c7958a9e4c863680d0492baf2b2ce773\";a:5:{s:4:\"cuma\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:5:\"mapac\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:42:\"et_pb_row_e3e426cdfaf146688b3d8efda1aafbae\";a:3:{s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:45:\"et_pb_column_2673bee576a1bce8f7e740bac0b58615\";a:3:{s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:43:\"et_pb_text_a819c533ad3a6e5a800fcd375cca5225\";a:7:{s:4:\"glde\";a:10:{s:14:\"text_font_size\";s:2:\"14\";s:19:\"text_letter_spacing\";s:3:\"0px\";s:16:\"text_line_height\";s:5:\"1.7em\";s:16:\"header_font_size\";s:4:\"30px\";s:21:\"header_letter_spacing\";s:3:\"0px\";s:18:\"header_line_height\";s:3:\"1em\";s:15:\"background_size\";s:5:\"cover\";s:19:\"background_position\";s:6:\"center\";s:17:\"background_repeat\";s:9:\"no-repeat\";s:16:\"background_blend\";s:6:\"normal\";}s:4:\"foop\";b:1;s:4:\"tesh\";b:1;s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:42:\"et_pb_row_49ba773d0b12826b0b4100ede22246ee\";a:3:{s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:45:\"et_pb_column_8cca5341a23ca9947a72a43fde6857a1\";a:5:{s:4:\"cuma\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:5:\"mapac\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:46:\"et_pb_gallery_aceeb4573d85416a3a3306c8413553ca\";a:7:{s:4:\"glde\";a:10:{s:15:\"zoom_icon_color\";s:7:\"#2ea3f2\";s:19:\"hover_overlay_color\";s:21:\"rgba(255,255,255,0.9)\";s:15:\"title_font_size\";s:2:\"16\";s:20:\"title_letter_spacing\";s:3:\"0px\";s:17:\"title_line_height\";s:3:\"1em\";s:17:\"caption_font_size\";s:2:\"14\";s:22:\"caption_letter_spacing\";s:3:\"0px\";s:19:\"caption_line_height\";s:4:\"18px\";s:20:\"pagination_font_size\";s:4:\"16px\";s:22:\"pagination_line_height\";s:3:\"1em\";}s:4:\"foop\";b:1;s:4:\"tesh\";b:1;s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}s:43:\"et_pb_blog_659586ef4c37bc2d6d26f966e3b119aa\";a:7:{s:4:\"glde\";a:14:{s:16:\"header_font_size\";s:2:\"18\";s:21:\"header_letter_spacing\";s:3:\"0px\";s:18:\"header_line_height\";s:3:\"1em\";s:14:\"body_font_size\";s:2:\"14\";s:19:\"body_letter_spacing\";s:3:\"0px\";s:16:\"body_line_height\";s:5:\"1.7em\";s:14:\"meta_font_size\";s:2:\"14\";s:19:\"meta_letter_spacing\";s:3:\"0px\";s:16:\"meta_line_height\";s:5:\"1.7em\";s:19:\"read_more_font_size\";s:4:\"14px\";s:21:\"read_more_line_height\";s:5:\"1.7em\";s:20:\"pagination_font_size\";s:2:\"14\";s:25:\"pagination_letter_spacing\";s:3:\"0px\";s:22:\"pagination_line_height\";s:5:\"1.7em\";}s:4:\"foop\";b:1;s:4:\"tesh\";b:1;s:4:\"mawi\";b:1;s:4:\"bosh\";b:1;s:3:\"pos\";b:1;s:4:\"anim\";b:1;}}}"]},"categories":[219],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11444","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guinea"],"yoast_head":"\nGuinea - Earth Site Education<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Guinea, officially known as the Republic of Guinea, is located in West Africa & bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia, & Sierra Leone.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Guinea - Earth Site Education\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Guinea, officially known as the Republic of Guinea, is located in West Africa & bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia, & Sierra Leone.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Earth Site Education\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Earth-Site-Education\/61556359432402\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-06-09T17:23:27+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-01-07T20:40:31+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Guinea.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Keir Chapman\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Keir Chapman\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"1 minute\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Guinea - Earth Site Education","description":"Guinea, officially known as the Republic of Guinea, is located in West Africa & bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia, & Sierra Leone.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Guinea - Earth Site Education","og_description":"Guinea, officially known as the Republic of Guinea, is located in West Africa & bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia, & Sierra Leone.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/","og_site_name":"Earth Site Education","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Earth-Site-Education\/61556359432402\/","article_published_time":"2024-06-09T17:23:27+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-01-07T20:40:31+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":1024,"url":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Guinea.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Keir Chapman","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Keir Chapman","Estimated reading time":"1 minute"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/"},"author":{"name":"Keir Chapman","@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/#\/schema\/person\/f028ca91f88fe2e9e578f24056a12819"},"headline":"Guinea","datePublished":"2024-06-09T17:23:27+00:00","dateModified":"2025-01-07T20:40:31+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/"},"wordCount":3174,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Guinea.jpg","articleSection":["Guinea"],"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/","url":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/","name":"Guinea - Earth Site Education","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Guinea.jpg","datePublished":"2024-06-09T17:23:27+00:00","dateModified":"2025-01-07T20:40:31+00:00","description":"Guinea, officially known as the Republic of Guinea, is located in West Africa & bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia, & Sierra Leone.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Guinea.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Guinea.jpg","width":1024,"height":1024,"caption":"A group of people in colourful clothing walk through a lush green valley in Guinea, with rolling hills and a tall, forested mountain in the background. Some carry baskets; a few ride horses, and birds fly above."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/guinea\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Guinea"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/","name":"Earth Site Education","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/#organization","name":"Earth Site Education","url":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LogoYouTube.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LogoYouTube.png","width":800,"height":800,"caption":"Earth Site Education"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Earth-Site-Education\/61556359432402\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/#\/schema\/person\/f028ca91f88fe2e9e578f24056a12819","name":"Keir Chapman","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/93795f5d72a690673db58fc60779e6bb369542d93350bb5432476175ff04c468?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/93795f5d72a690673db58fc60779e6bb369542d93350bb5432476175ff04c468?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/93795f5d72a690673db58fc60779e6bb369542d93350bb5432476175ff04c468?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Keir Chapman"},"url":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/author\/keirearthsiteadmin-7\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11444","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11444"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11444\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11444"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11444"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}