About Guinea:
Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea, is a coastal nation in West Africa with a population of about 13.99 million as of 2025. In geographic size, it is 94,926 square miles, about the size of the United Kingdom or the U.S. states of Michigan or Oregon. Guinea borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Côte d’Ivoire to the southeast, and Sierra Leone and Liberia to the south.
It has potential for wealth due to its significant bauxite, diamond, and gold deposits, though it struggles with poverty and political instability. The capital is Conakry, and French is the official language, alongside over 24 indigenous languages.
The country is divided into four geographic regions: Maritime Guinea along the Atlantic coast, Fouta Djallon (Middle Guinea) highlands, Upper Guinea savanna region, and Guinée forestière, a tropical forest region. This diversity influences its climate, ranging from coastal to savanna and forest ecosystems.
The population, estimated at 13,986,179 in 2024, The capital and largest city is Conakry. The official language is French; used in education, government, and media, while over 24 indigenous languages are spoken, with Susu, Pular, and Maninka dominating different regions.
The country is currently under military rule following a 2021 coup, with a constitutional referendum scheduled for September 21, 2025, to potentially return to civilian governance.
Religiously, Guinea is predominantly Muslim, with 86.8% of the population practicing Islam, 3.52% Christian, and 9.42% following traditional African religions, based on 2020 data (Association of Religion Data Archives).
Catholic places of interest in Guinea:
Conakry: Many Catholic churches including the Cathedral of Saint Mary