Capital of Guinea: Conakry
The capital of Guinea is Conakry. Guinea sits in Africa, has a population of 13,859,341, and uses the GNF. Official languages include French.
Quick facts
- Capital: Conakry
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~13,859,341
- Area: 245,857 km²
- Population density: 56.4 people per km²
- Official language: French
- Currency: GNF
- ISO code: GN
How big is Guinea?
By population, Guinea ranks 75th in the world, holding roughly 0.17% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 77th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Guinea has 56.4 people per square kilometre, which is close to the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Guinea is the 27th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Guinea in population are Rwanda (13,776,698) and Benin (13,352,864).
By land area, its closest counterparts are United Kingdom (243,610 km²) and Uganda (241,038 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
French is spoken officially in 30 countries in this dataset, including Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi and Cameroon, and 24 others.
Guinea uses the GNF, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Guinea in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Guinea belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Guinea and a page on the flag of Guinea.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
What is the population of Guinea?
About 13,859,341, making it the 75th most populous country in the world.
How big is Guinea?
245,857 square kilometres, ranking 77th by land area, at a density of 56.4 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Guinea use?
The GNF, which no other country uses.