AFRICA

🇬🇳 Guinea

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Advisory Level Level 2

Exchange Rate 1 USD = 8,717.00 GNF

Health Alerts 0

Last Updated Feb 25, 2026

About Guinea

Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea, is a coastal country in West Africa. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Ivory Coast to the southeast, and Sierra Leone and Liberia to the south. It is sometimes referred to as Guinea-Conakry, after its capital Conakry, to distinguish it from other territories in the eponymous region, such as Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. Guinea has a population of 14 million and an area of 245,857 square kilometres (94,926 sq mi).

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Conakry

Population 14.4 million

Area 245,857 km²

Language French

Currency Guinean franc

GDP/Capita $1,695

Travel Advisory

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency: Guinean franc (GNF)
Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 8,717.00 GNF
GDP: $25.0B
GDP per Capita: $1,695

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 1,612,645 GNF

Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy: 60.7 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region: Africa
Capital: Conakry
Area: 245,857 km²
Population: 14,363,931
Timezone: UTC
Languages: French
Calling Code: +224
Drives On: Right
ISO Code: GN