Guinea Conakry

Country Information

Guinea Conakry is a West African country rich in mineral resources, especially bauxite. The capital is Conakry.

Political System

Guinea is a unitary presidential republic, with recent political transitions affecting stability.

Economic Indicators

GDP (2023 est.):

USD 20.9 billion

Population

Approximately 14 million

Currency

Guinean Franc (GNF)

Main Industries

Mining (bauxite, gold, diamonds), agriculture.

Investment Climate

Significant mining opportunities but political and operational risks remain.
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