Guinea By: Erin Pickens By: Erin Pickens Block 1 Block 1 Mr. Huff Mr. Huff

Location  The countries bordering Guinea include Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, and Sierra Leoneb. Guinea also borders the North Atlantic Ocean on the east.  Guinea’s water sources include the Niger river, Senegal river, and Gambia river.  Conakry is the capital of Guinea, and it’s largest city.  It’s land area is 245,857 sq km.  It’s current population is estimated at 10,211,437.

Location/Map of Guinea

Major Historical Events Major Historical Events  France declares Guinea to be a colony, separate from Senegal  1958 October - Guinea becomes independent, with Ahmed Sekou Toure as President  % of Guinea’s armed forces rebel over low pay, presidential palace is set on fire, and Approximately 30 people were killed  2005 January - President Conte survives what security officials say is an assassination attempt, shots were fired as his motorcade passed through the capital

Major Individuals in Guinea Major Individuals in Guinea  Ahmed Sekou Toure – President when Guinea becomes independent  Louis Lansana Beavogui- Had the shortest term for Presidency, March 26, April 3, 1984  Lansana Conte – Current President of Guinea, since 1984 Ahmed Sekou Toure

Current Political Environment Current Political Environment  Guinea’s Government is Republic  The Political System is a Democracy  The President is Lansana Conté  The Prime Minister is Lansana Kouyaté who was appointed by the President  A major political movement in Guinea is the change from a military government to a democratic government, but is yet completed  The last presidential election was held on June 19, 2005

Major Imports and Exports Imports  Petroleum products, machinery, equipment and construction materials, other consumer goods, services and technology  Guinea’s import partners include France, China, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Cot d'Ivoire, and the USA Exports  Bauxite, alumina, gold, diamonds, coffee, fish, and agricultural products  Guinea’s export partners include South Korea, Russia, Spain, Ireland, the United States, Ukraine, and Belgium

Cultural Activities Cultural Activities  The official language in Guinea is French. Other languages spoken include Fula, Maninka, Susu, Arabic, Kissi, and Pular.  85% of Guinea's population is Muslim, and other beliefs include Indigenous and Christianity.  Most people in Guinea are Roman Catholic.  Guinea has four main ethnic groups; Peuhl, Malinke, Soussous, and several smaller groups. The four-day pre-Lent celebrations and parades are a chance for music, dance and culture of the country's different ethnic groups.

The Future of Guinea What I Believe the future holds for Guinea:  Guinea will change to a democratic government  It will become a huge country of export, because they are on the coast, and have many useful exports  It’s population will increase, because many people from other countries in Africa will want to move there due to good agriculture, useful exports, and needed imports

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