Guinea has major mineral, hydropower, solar power and agricultural resources. Gold, bauxite, alumina, and diamonds are its main mineral exports. The country has the largest reserves of bauxite in the world. International investors have shown interest in Guinea’s unexplored mineral reserves, which have the potential to propel its future growth.
Name Republic of Guinea
Capital Conakry
Frequency of elections Every five years
Name of parliament National Assembly of Guinea
Parliament website www.assemblee.gov.gn
Languages French
Area 245 857 km2
Population 11 780 162 (July 2015 est)
Imports Petroleum products, metals, machinery, transport equipment, textiles, grain and other foodstuffs
Exports Bauxite, alumina, gold, diamonds, coffee, fish, agricultural products
Currency Guinean franc
