Guinea
Republic of Guinea
Western Africa · GIN
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Guinea
Guinea is a good fit for travelers who want mountain scenery, waterfalls, and a less-traveled West African route. It works best as a focused trip around Conakry and the Fouta Djallon rather than a broad country sweep.
Popular For
Things To See
- Conakry
- Fouta Djallon
- Mount Nimba
- Les Cascades de la Soumba
- Kindia
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Dry-season roads are easier for mountain and waterfall routes.
- The Fouta Djallon is the clearest nature anchor for a first visit.
- Keep the route short so transport does not dominate the trip.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Guinea.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Conakry
- Population
- 14,363,931
- Area
- 245,857 km²
- Region
- Western Africa
Languages
- French
Currency
Guinean franc (Fr)
GNF
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
37.1
Price level index (US = 100)
Safety & Peace
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Conakry (9.50°N, 13.70°W).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
15/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 2/100
- Lived safety
- 42/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal❌
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.500
Low human development
- 5-year change
- +0.021
- 10-year change
- +0.055
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.828
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.609
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.488
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
- 🌿
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
Inscribed 1981
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 37.6%
- Forest cover
- 24.7%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 32
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 22
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
26/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
56/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
There were no changes to the advisory level or indicators. The advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Guinea due to crime, unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure. Advisory summary Restrictions on U.S. Government Personnel Movement U.S. government employees working in Guinea are prohibited from traveling between cities at night due to safety risks. Crime Crimes of opportunity are common in Guinea, especially in Conakry. Typical incidents include pickpocketing, purse snatching, theft from vehicles, assaults, and residential burglaries. Travelers should be especially alert in crowded areas, such as markets. Unrest Demonstrations and protests have occurred without warning in Guinea and sometimes result in violence. These events can develop around political issues, large events, or holidays. Security forces may use tear gas and gunfire to disperse crowds. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and essential services. Health Guinea’s health infrastructure is limited. Access to necessary healthcare may not be available. Health services, hygiene, and quality control do not meet U.S. standards of care. Local drinking water is unsafe. Pharmacies are not well regulated, and locally available medications may be unsafe. If you decide to travel to Guinea: Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime. Do not display signs of wealth, like expensive watches, jewelry, or phones. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. Exercise caution when walking or driving at night. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Stay alert when visiting banks or ATMs. Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible. Ask permission prior to taking pictures of government buildings. Check with your doctor about required vaccines and shots for high-risk exposure before you go to Guinea. Review the Health section in the Travel Guidance for Guinea. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Guinea. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Guinea. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data