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Guinea

Name: Guinea — Verified Country Indicators
Creator: GeoReality
Keywords: Guinea, country profile, country data, safety, cost of living, HDI

Africa · Western Africa

Medium PeaceLow Development

Authoritarian

Population15.1M74th

GDP / Capita$2KLower-mid

PPP / Capita$5KVery Low

Gender Inequality0.609Very High

Life Expectancy61 yrsVery Low

Rich in bauxite and minerals — political instability, military coup in 2021.

At a Glance

CriticalChild Survival

Very AffordablePrice Level Index

LowWater Access

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Guinea

Guinea is a West African country with a green and hilly interior, including the Fouta Djallon highlands, which serve as the source of several major West African rivers. The Mandinka and Fula cultures shape a musical and craft tradition of real depth, and the people have a reputation for directness and warmth. It remains well off the tourist trail, suiting experienced travellers who approach it with patience and genuine curiosity.

Has the world's largest bauxite reserves — the raw material for aluminium — yet remains one of the poorest.
Despite massive mineral wealth, the country has experienced more coups than democratic transitions.

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