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Guinea, officially known as the Republic of Guinea, is a country located on the west coast of Africa. It is divided into eight administrative regions, which are further subdivided into prefectures and sub-prefectures. Here are the regions of Guinea:
Guinea is a West African country bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the Atlantic Ocean. The country is divided into 8 administrative regions, including the capital district, and those divisions are further divided into prefectures and sub-prefectures. Conakry is the national capital and also the largest city in Guinea.
The country includes coastal plains, mountain ranges, forests, savanna regions, and the headwaters of several major West African rivers. Different regions have their own local cultures and landscapes, from the humid Atlantic coast to the dry inland plateaus near the Sahel.
Key Facts
- National capital: Conakry
- Total population: 14,754,785 (Official estimate 2024)
- Total area: 245,857 km² (94,926 sq miles)
- Currency: Guinean Franc (FG, GNF)
- Bordering countries: Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone
- Total Regions and Capital District: 8
- Total Prefectures: 33+
List of Regions and Capitals of Guinea
Total administrative divisions shown: 8 | Combined population: 14,754,785 | Combined area: 245,857 km²
| # | Region Name | Capital City | Region | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boké | Boké | Northwestern Guinea | 33,906 | 1,300,000 |
| 2 | Conakry | Conakry | Capital Coast | 450 | 2,600,000 |
| 3 | Faranah | Faranah | Central Guinea | 35,581 | 1,250,000 |
| 4 | Kankan | Kankan | Eastern Guinea | 72,145 | 3,050,000 |
| 5 | Kindia | Kindia | Western Highlands | 28,873 | 2,200,000 |
| 6 | Labé | Labé | Fouta Djallon Highlands | 22,869 | 1,150,000 |
| 7 | Mamou | Mamou | Central Highlands | 17,074 | 950,000 |
| 8 | Nzérékoré | Nzérékoré | Forest Guinea | 34,959 | 2,254,785 |
Largest Regions by Area
- Kankan - 27,855 sq mi (72,145 km²)
- Faranah - 13,738 sq mi (35,581 km²)
- Nzérékoré - 13,498 sq mi (34,959 km²)
- Boké - 13,091 sq mi (33,906 km²)
- Kindia - 11,148 sq mi (28,873 km²)
- Labé - 8,830 sq mi (22,869 km²)
- Mamou - 6,592 sq mi (17,074 km²)
- Conakry - 174 sq mi (450 km²)
Most Populous Regions
- Kankan - Population: 3,050,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Conakry - Population: 2,600,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Nzérékoré - Population: 2,254,785 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Kindia - Population: 2,200,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Boké - Population: 1,300,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Faranah - Population: 1,250,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Labé - Population: 1,150,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Mamou - Population: 950,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Smallest Regions by Area
- Conakry - 174 sq mi (450 km²)
- Mamou - 6,592 sq mi (17,074 km²)
- Labé - 8,830 sq mi (22,869 km²)
- Kindia - 11,148 sq mi (28,873 km²)
- Boké - 13,091 sq mi (33,906 km²)
- Nzérékoré - 13,498 sq mi (34,959 km²)
Regions by Regional Grouping
- Capital Coast: Conakry
- Northwestern Guinea: Boké
- Western Highlands: Kindia
- Fouta Djallon Highlands: Labé
- Central Highlands: Mamou
- Central Guinea: Faranah
- Eastern Guinea: Kankan
- Forest Guinea: Nzérékoré
Landlocked Regions
- Faranah
- Kankan
- Labé
- Mamou
- Nzérékoré
Regions with Coastline
- Boké
- Conakry
- Kindia
Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- Guinea-Bissau: Boké
- Senegal: Boké, Kankan, Labé
- Mali: Kankan
- Côte d'Ivoire: Kankan, Nzérékoré
- Liberia: Nzérékoré
- Sierra Leone: Kindia, Nzérékoré
Sources
- National Institute of Statistics of Guinea
- World Bank - Guinea Data
- CIA World Factbook - Guinea
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Guinea
- Government of Guinea
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