GUNIEA

PRESENTED BY: MALVIKA PATEL

GUINEA
PRESENTED BY MALVIKA PATEL

INTRODUCTION
Guinea is a country in West Africa. Republic government.

Divided into 8 regions among which the national

capital Conakry ranks as a special zone. The other 7 regions are further subdivided into 33 prefectures.

INTRODUCTION
Conakry:

The capital and largest city, is the hub of its economy, commerce, education, and culture.

Population estimated = 10.2 million.

French claimed the coast of present-day Guinea in 1890 and

named it French Guinea ( Guine franaise ) in 1895.

Got its independence from France on October 2, 1958. Ahmed Skou Tour became President upon Guinea's

independence in 1958

SYMBOLISM
The coat of arms displays

the slogan "Work, Justice, Solidarity."

The nimba, a wooden

headdress that represents fertility among the Bagas in the coastal region has gained currency as a national symbol.

LANGUAGE
More than 30 languages. 8 designated as official national languages. Each ethnic

group has its own language.

Official language is French. Other significant languages spoken:

Maninka (Malinke), Susu, Pular (Fulfulde or Fulani), Kissi, Kpelle, Loma.

RELIGION AND ETHNICITY

Religion consists:

Muslim 85%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 7%.

Population comprises about 24 ethnic groups

including: Peuhl 40%, Malinke 30%, Soussou 20%, smaller ethnic groups 10%.

EDUCATION
Literacy rate of Guinea

is one of the lowest in the world.

Primary education is

compulsory for 8 years. school in order to assist their parents with domestic work or agriculture.

Girls are kept out of

ECONOMY
Guinea is one of the world's poorest countries.
80 % involved in agriculture 40 % in farming and cattle

herding sectors.
11 % in industry and

commerce
5 % in the service industry 4 % in the civil service.

NATIONAL SITES
Important national sites include:

The grand mosque in Conakry The tombs of Alfa Yaya and Samori Tour.