- Full Country Name: Republic of Guinea
- Capital: Conakry (population: 1.7 million)
- Language: French (official), Fulah, Susu.
- Currency: Guinean franc (GNF) = 100 centimes.
- People: Malinké (Mandingo), Fula (Fulani), Susu and 15 other ethnic groups.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 48.61, Female: 51.15.
- Religion: Islam, Animist and Roman Catholic minorities.
- Size (sq km): 245,000 (78th)
- Population: 9.4 million (83rd)
- Population Density per sq km: 33 (164th)
- Country Dialling Code: 224
- Internet Country Code: gn
- Time Zone: GMT
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Limited acceptance of credit cards and traveller's cheques.
- Business Hours: 0800-1630 Monday-Thursday, 0800-1300 Friday.
- GDP: US$8.3 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$1,100
- Annual Growth: 4.8%
- Major Industries: Mining: bauxite, diamonds, gold; alumina refining; light manufacturing and agricultural. processing.
- Major Trading Partners: Europe, USA.
- Personal Safety: High levels of street crime, do not carry valuables.