Guinea Guinea has major mineral, hydropower, solar power and agricultural resources. Gold, bauxite, alumina, and diamonds are its main mineral exports. The country has the largest reserves of bauxite in the world. International investors have shown interest in Guinea’s unexplored mineral reserves, which have the potential to propel its future growth. Name Republic of Guinea Capital Conakry Frequency of elections Every five years Name of parliament National Assembly of Guinea Parliament website www.assemblee.gov.gn Languages French Area 245 857 km2 Population 11 474 383 (July 2014 est) Imports Petroleum products, metals, machinery, transport equipment, textiles, grain and other foodstuffs Exports Bauxite, alumina, gold, diamonds, coffee, fish, agricultural products Currency Guinean franc Source: CIA World Factbook Image: Gallo/GettyImages
