Conakry

Guinea is a country in Western Africa located on the Atlantic coast. Natural resources are plentiful in Guinea, which possesses many of the world’s bauxite reserves and significant amounts of iron, gold, and diamonds. Nonetheless, the nation’s economy is primarily based on subsistence agriculture.

Since the 1950s, Guinea has experienced rapid population growth, accompanied by continued migration from the rural areas to the urban centers. During the 1990s, Guinea accommodated several hundred thousand war refugees from neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone.

However, conflicts between those countries and Guinea have continued to flare up over the refugee population. Conakry, a chief harbor city for sojourners, is Guinea’s main urban center and the nation’s capital. Conakry represents a ripe harvest field for West Africa, with several sizeable frontier groups calling the city home.