Print
Email
Bookmark & shareA country with a past as tangled as its wild jungles.
In Guinea you can trek through beautiful highland scenery and track wildlife in the jungles of the southeast. But the country still reels from a regime that turned its back on liberté , égalité and fraternité and embraced Maoist ideology in the 1950s.
Travel Warning: Violent Demonstrations - Border Trouble
While the situation is now relatively calm, recent political demonstrations in Guinea have become violent and there is the possibility of further unrest. Travellers should exercise caution, especially in Conakry, avoid any large gatherings and monitor news sources carefully.
Security circumstances in areas bordering Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire are still very unstable and any travel to these regions should be reconsidered.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Guinea
Population
9,730,220
Currency
Name: Guinea Franc
Code: GNF
Symbol: GFr
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC 0
Country Dialing Code
+224
Weights & Measures
Metric
West Africa - Pick & Mix Chapters
Download the free Getting Started chapter or purchase individual chapters from our Online Store.
BLUELISTS blu,list to recommend a travel experience
-
rhythm passion and grace
— 07 Dec 06
Advertisement
Hotels & Hostels
Booking hotels is simple with Lonely Planet. See our reviewed and recommended hotels in one place and book online. Browse hotels ›
Lonely Planet Newsletters
Updates, offers and inspiration - straight to your inbox.
Subscribe now ›
Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information. You should verify critical information (like visas, health and safety, customs and transportation) with the relevant authorities before you travel.
