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Guinea, country of western Africa, located on the Atlantic coast. Three of western Africa’s major rivers—the Gambia, the Niger, and the Senegal—rise in Guinea. Under the name French Guinea, it was a part of French West Africa until it achieved independence in 1958. Its capital is Conakry.
Guinea is a predominantly Islamic country, about 90% of Guinea's population are (Sunni) Muslims. Independent from France since 1958, Guinea did not hold democratic elections until 1993 when Gen. Lansana CONTE (head of the military government) was elected president of the civilian government.
Guinea is a resource-rich nation in West Africa, known for its vast mineral reserves, diverse landscapes, and pivotal role in regional water systems. Home to the headwaters of several major West African rivers, Guinea is often called the “water tower” of the region.
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Guinea owes its frontiers mainly to the accidents of the late 19th century partition of Africa and has no geographic unity. Much of the country is mountainous and the scenery is of great beauty.
Guinea declared its independence from France on 2 October 1958. The first president, socialist Ahmed Sékou Touré, faced a lot of criticism from the West for alleged human rights violations and suppression of opposition parties.