General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Conakry |
| Country | Guinea |
| Currency | Guinean franc |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.1% |
| Gdp | $28.11 billion |
| Size | 245,720 sq km |
| Population | 13,132,792 |
| Population density | 53.4 people/sq km |
| Kids per female | 4.7 |
| City population | 37.5% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 26∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French |
| Population able to read | 41.3% |
| Population with a college degree | 10.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 10.2% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 53.4 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 5.4/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Guinee |
| Main airport | Conakry International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 10% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 15.59/MBits |
| Tld | .gn |
| Free wifi | 4/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 10% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 55% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Casino |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale de Guinée |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie de la Paix |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 3/10 |
| Bars | 4/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 5/10 |
| Swimming | 4/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Fonio | A gluten-free grain that is cooked into a porridge or used to make bread. | $1-2 |
| Foufou | A starchy paste made from cassava, yams, or plantains. | $2-3 |
| Mafé | A peanut stew made with chicken, beef, or fish. | $3-4 |
| Thiakry | A rice dish cooked with vegetables and meat. | $2-3 |
| Yassa | A grilled chicken dish marinated in onions and lemon juice. | $4-5 |
| Domoda | A beef stew made with tomatoes, onions, and spices. | $3-4 |
| Caldo | A fish stew made with tomatoes, onions, and spices. | $3-4 |
| Poulet bicyclette | A grilled chicken dish served with a spicy peanut sauce. | $4-5 |
| Tieboudienne | A fish and rice dish made with tomatoes, onions, and spices. | $4-5 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bissap | A refreshing hibiscus tea served chilled or hot. | 1-2 |
| Ginger Beer | A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage made from ginger. | 1-2 |
| Jus de Bouye | A sweet and tangy juice made from the fruit of the baobab tree. | 2-3 |
| Palm Wine | A traditional alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of palm trees. | 3-5 |
| Sorghum Beer | A slightly sour beer made from fermented sorghum grains. | 2-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wood carvings | Intricate carvings of animals, masks, and other objects made from local woods | $5-$50 |
| Batik fabrics | Colorful fabrics with traditional African patterns | $10-$50 per yard |
| Leather goods | Handmade bags, wallets, and other items made from local leather | $15-$100 |
| Jewelry | Silver and gold jewelry with traditional African designs | $20-$200 |
| Musical instruments | Traditional African musical instruments, such as the djembe and kora | $50-$500 |
| Art | Paintings, sculptures, and other works of art by local artists | $50-$1,000 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of a new year |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | Celebrates the end of the Muslim fasting month |
| Eid al-Adha | End of the Hajj | Celebrates the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Independence Day | October 2 | Celebrates Guinea’s independence from France in 1958 |
| Republic Day | December 31 | Celebrates the establishment of the Republic of Guinea in 1958 |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Horoya |
| Online news | Aminata.com |
| Tv | RTG |
| Radio | Radiodiffusion Télévision Guinéenne (RTG) |