Guinea Africa Map

Description : Guinea Political map showing the international boundary, regions with their capitals and national capital.



 

French is the official language of Guinea, a country in West Africa. Guinea has a republic form of government. Guinea attained independence from France on 2nd October in the year 1958. The president of Guinea is the chief of the state and the Prime Minister is the head of the Guinea Government. In the political map of Guinea all the features of the country like the boundaries, and provinces are indicated.

Guinea Features

Guinea is a West African country. The country gained independence in the year 1958 from France. The climate of Guinea is generally humid and hot. Iron ore, bauxite, uranium, and gold are some of the natural resources of the country. In the political map of Guinea, the national capital, prefectures and their capitals, and both internal and international boundaries have been clearly marked by using specific symbols. The geographic coordinates of Guinea are 11° North latitude and 10° West longitude.

Guinea Prefectures Capitals

There are 34 prefectures in Guinea which are Boffa, Beyla, Coyah, Boke, Dalaba, Dabola, Dubreka, Dinguiraye, Forecariah, Faranah, Gaoual, Fria, Kankan, Gueckedou, Kindia, Kerouane, Koubia, Kissidougou, Kouroussa, Koundara, Lelouma, Labe, Macenta, Lola, Mamou, Mali, Nzerekore, Mandiana, Siguiri, Pita, Tougue, Telimele, Yomou and capital Conakry which is a special city with a single region and prefecture government.

Guinea Capital

The national capital of Guinea is Conakry. It is the largest city and also the economic, and administrative hub of the country. There is a port in the capital city, which is also one of the major sources of employment and economy in the country. Guinea National Museum, Conakry Grand Mosque, and Polytechnic Institute of Conakry are located in the national capital. In the printable map of Guinea, the capital city has been highlighted by using a red star. The geographic coordinates of Conakry are 9° 30′ 33″ North latitude and 13° 42′ 44″ West longitude. The airports that are located in close proximity to Conakry are:

  • Fria
  • Conakry
  • Freetown Lungi

 

Guinea Boundaries

The neighboring countries and seas surrounding the country are indicated prominently in the printable map of Guinea. The North Atlantic Ocean is on the western side of the country. The countries that are neighbors to Guinea are:

Guinea Cities

Some of the major cities of Guinea are indicated on the political map by black dots. The Guinea cities that are printed on the map are:

  • Soukourala
  • Koumbia
  • Niagassola
  • Sangaredi
  • Timbo

 

Prefecture Population Area(km.²) Area(mi.²)
Beyla 167,461 17,452 6,738
Boffa 156,949 9,100 3,514
Boke 294,314 11,053 4,268
Conakry 1,094,075 308 119
Coyah 85,106 2,166 836
Dabola 110,965 5,508 2,127
Dalaba 136,947 4,400 1,699
Dinguiraye 137,138 14,500 5,598
Dubreka 131,750 5,676 2,192
Faranah 147,743 13,000 5,019
Forecariah 201,193 4,200 1,622
Fria 80,903 1,811 699
Gaoual 137,599 11,500 4,440
Gueckedou 348,053 4,400 1,699
Kankan 262,567 11,564 4,465
Kerouane 153,913 9,750 3,764
Kindia 288,007 9,115 3,519
Kissidougou 205,836 8,872 3,425
Koubia 91,889 2,800 1,081
Koundara 90,919 5,505 2,125
Kouroussa 149,325 16,220 6,263
Labe 251,504 3,014 1,164
Lelouma 136,643 2,140 826
Lola 134,649 3,940 1,521
Macenta 281,053 8,600 3,320
Mali 211,190 9,790 3,780
Mamou 236,125 8,000 3,089
Mandiana 170,881 12,300 4,749
Nzerekore 282,903 4,625 1,786
Pita 238,760 4,320 1,668
Siguiri 271,594 15,500 5,985
Telimele 227,714 9,000 3,475
Tougue 114,377 6,400 2,471
Yomou 135,215 6,000 2,317
34 prefectures 7,164,893 245,857 94,926

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