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ABOUT GUINEA
Guinea is a country in West
Africa, bordered on the west
by the Atlantic Ocean. It is
known for the Mount Nimba
Strict Nature Reserve, in the
southeast.
The reserve protects a
forested mountain range rich
in native plants and animals,
including chimpanzees and
the viviparous toad.
On the coast, the capital city,
Conakry, is home to the
modern Grand Mosque and
the National Museum, with its
regional artifacts.
CAPITAL: Conakry
DIALING CODE: +224
CAPITAL AND LARGEST
CITY: Conakry; 9°31N
13°42W / 9.517°N
13.700°W
PRESIDENT: Alpha Condé
LANGUAGES: Maninka;
Fula; Susu
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE:
French
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