Africa/Western Africa
Guinea
Conakry
14.4 Mio
245 857 km²
Guinean franc
Coastal
French
Historical Events
1958 - Independence from France
Guinea achieved independence from French colonial rule.
2010 - First democratic election
Guinea held its first democratic election after decades of authoritarian rule.
2011 - Human rights issues reported
The U.S. government highlighted ongoing human rights abuses by Guinean security forces.
2021 - Military coup
A military faction overthrew President Alpha Condé and suspended the constitution.