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Travel information Guinea.

Republic of Guinea in Northwest Africa - Former French Guinea, bordering Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Regions in Guinea : Boké, Conakry, Faranah, Kankan, Kindia, Labé, Mamou, and Nzérékoré. 

Cities in Guinea : Conakry, Guéckédou, Kankan, Kindia, Kissidougou, Mamou, Nzérékoré.

Capital City of Guinea : Conakry. 


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Hotels in Guinea

  -  Hotel in Conakry  -  Grand Hotel Independence
Novotel Ghi Conakry [ At the sea side; Parking + Restaurant + Swimming pool + Meeting room ]

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

 

 Hôtel Niger in the centre of Conakry

National Parks

 Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
 national Park of Niokolo Badiar
 National Park of Upper Niger

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

  -  Create your perfect trip to Guinea - Flight, Hotel and Car

 Dunia Voyages  - Travel and Tourism Agency
Sièige, 6ème Avenue de la Republique, BP 4741, Conakry, Guinée, Tel. 224 - 45 48 48, Fax 224 - 45-48 -18
 Mondial Tours Guinea



Travel Guides Guinea / Related Books

The Rough Guide to West Africa -  Jim Hudgens, Richard Trillo
This guide to West Africa explores all the visitable countries in West Africa, from Mauritania and the Cape Verde Islands in the west, to Niger and Cameroon in the east. The colour introductory essay highlights the regions attractions, picks out the various route and travel options and touches on some of the great range of cultural and scenic impressions that any visit will make. Each chapter covers the relevant country with attention to detail, including special attention to the practicalities of travel, thoroughly researched hotel and restaurant listings, and a carefully researched background on wildlife and the environment, culture, history, politics and music.
Paperback 1296 pages (November 27, 2003); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843531186.
West Africa - Lonely Planet Regional Guide -  Alex Newton, Mary Fitzpatrick (Editor)
This guide to West Africa has sections capturing the region's vibrant arts and people, an introduction to the sounds and rhythms of West Africa's music, and a guide to the region's main languages.
Paperback 896 pages (October 2002); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740592492.

Transport / How do I travel to Guinea

 Conakry Airport
 Kankan Airport

 
Book cheap flights to Ghana / Conakry at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights Conakry / Price comparison possible

 Air Guinée

 Lightduty narrow gauge railway from Konakry

 Maps International  -  Maps Republic Guinea  
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Map Guinea [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]


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 Travel Insurance

 Tourist Board Guinea 

 Government of Guinea 
 National Assembly Republic Guinea 

 Conakry / Konakry  -  Capital City of Guinea and largest city
The city is a port on the Atlantic Ocean, located on Tombo Island, one of the Îles de Los. Conakry consists of five districts : Kaloum [ city centre ], Dixinn [ with the University of Conakry and many embassies ], Ratoma [ known for its nightlife ], Matam and Matoto [ home to Gbessia Airport ].

 Boké Region  -  located in western Guinea
Prefectures in the Boké Region : Boffa, Boké, Fria, Gaoual, and Koundara.
The Boké Region is bordered by the countries of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau and home to a great part of Guinea's bauxite reserves.
 Conakry Region  -  located in western Guinea, sharing the same borders as the city of Conakry
 Faranah Region  -  located in eastern Guinea
Prefectures of Faranah Region : Dabola, Dinguiraye, Faranah, and Kissidougou.
The Faranah Region is bordered by the countries of Sierra Leone and Mali.
 Kankan Region  -  located in eastern Guinea
Prefectures Kankan Region : Kankan, Kérouané, Kouroussa, Mandiana, and Siguiri.
The Kankan Region is bordered by the countries of Mali and Côte d'Ivoire. 
 Kindia Region  -  located in western Guinea
Prefectures Kindia Region : Coyah, Dubréka, Forécariah, Kindia, and Télimélé.
The Kindia Region is bordered by the country of Sierra Leone.
 Labé Region  -  located in north-central Guinea
Prefectures Labé Region : Koubia, Labé, Lélouma, Mali, Tougué.
The Labé Region is bordered by the countries of Senegal and Mali.
 Mamou Region  -  located in central Guinea
Pefectures Mamou Region : Dalaba, Mamou, and Pita.
The Mamou Region is bordered by the country of Sierra Leone.
 Nzérékoré Region  -  located in the southern part of Guinea
Pefectures of Nzérékoré Region : Beyla, Guéckédou, Lola, Macenta, Nzérékoré, and Yomou.
The Nzérékoré Region is bordered by the countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Côte d'Ivoire. 

 Dalaba
Une petite ville, douce à vivre, à 1300m d'altitude. Ce sera votre point de départ pour de nombreuses randonnées.
 Guéckédou
 Kankan  -  second largest city in Guinea, situated on the River Milo in eastern Guinea
The city was founded by the Mandinka people [ 17th century ] and became capital of the Baté Empire and an important trading centre, particularly for kola nuts. kankan has one of the oldest mosques in West Africa.
 Kindia  -  capital of Kindia Prefecture and Kindia Region -  north east of Conakry
Local attractions : a.o. Mount Gangan and the Mariée Falls.
 Kissidougou 
 Mamou
 Nzérékoré

 Los Islands 
De Boulbinet, vous partirez vers ces îles en Bateau Navette ou en Pirogue. Belles plages ,endroit idéal pour le farniente.
 Mariée Falls  -  surroundings city of Kindia
 Mount Gangan  -  surroundings city of Kindia
 Mount Kaloulima  -  in French "Le Chien Qui Fume," or the Smoking Dog
 Tanko Forest
Couverte de pins, d'eucalyptus et d'une surprenante Bambouseraie.
 Waterfalls of Ditinn
Dans un cirque magnifique, elles se jettent d'une hauteur de 80 mètres. La présence de très nombreux singes, donne à ce site une ambiance exceptionnelle
 Waterfalls of Kambadaga
Les plus larges et parmi les plus belles.

 Fouta Djalon
 Lady of Mali  -  La Dame du Mali
Sculptée par l'érosion, sa silhouette surprenante semble veiller sur les plaines du Mali.
 Marché Niger a Conakry
Vous pourrez vous promener entre les étals, vous imprégner de l'ambiance, et des couleurs. Si vous êtes dans ce quartier en fin d'après midi, vous irez à Boulbinet, voir l'arrivée des pirogues de pêcheurs.

 Magazine  -  L'intelligent.com  -  Le devoir d'informer, la liberté d'écrire
Politique & Economie, Société & Culture, Sports, Science & Santé par Le Groupe Jeune Afrique
 Polytechnical Institute of Conakry  -  also known as University of Conakry
 Radio KanKan  -  Live Radio from Guinea
 University of Kankan  -  Université de Kankan
 University of Conakry = Polytechnical Institute of Conakry

Cuisine - Guinea Cooking Recipes

  South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa  
By Elizabeth A. Jackson
Come and discover the rich and sultry blend of meats, tropical fruits, vegetables, grains, spices and oils that served as the foundation of West African life for centuries. The history of these lands is as rich as the spicy food. Learn about ancient empires and the origins of modern nations as you choose from a selection of 120 tempting dishes.
Paperback 204 pages (June 25, 1999); Publisher: Fantail
The Best of African Cooking -  Manjase Banda, Robin Campbell (Editor)
This book has a collection of African recipes ranging from North, West, East, and Southern Africa. Only the best recipes were selected from the various African countries. The book has recipes from countries such as Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique and many others. The book has over 120 recipes with colour illustrations all using a variety of different ingredients from Africa.
Paperback 128 pages (January 29, 2004); Publisher: Esanjam; Language: English; ISBN: 0954682106
 African Recipes

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

Guinea has a rich musical tradition [ like other West African countries ]. 

 Cora Connection -  The leading resource for the Kora and Manding Music
Hear the harp-lute, kora - Discover the melodic mallet-struck, balaphone - Learn about the ancient African lute, ngoni.

 Guinean literature at a glance
In his introduction to Guinean literature, the author Tierno Monenembo states that "with rare exceptions, orality has been the basis of Guinean culture [...] the vehicle of knowledge and wisdom". ..
 Minka
Film by Guinean, Mohamed Camara. "Minka" tells the story of the friendship between two children, Minka and Kany...The film, that won a prize for the best short film at the Dunkirk festival 1995, is a homage to youth. Youth, the maker says, has the future and represents the hope of a people.

History of Guinea

Independence: 2 October 1958 (from France)

 Guinea's History  -  Wikipedia
The area occupied by Guinea today was included in several large West African political groupings, including the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires, at various times from the 10th to the 15th century, when the region came into contact with European commerce. Guinea's colonial period began with French military penetration into the area in the mid-19th century. French domination was assured by the defeat in 1898 of the armies of Samory Touré, warlord and leader of Malinke descent, which gave France control of what today is Guinea and adjacent areas...

 National Museum  -  Musee National, Conakry

Web Portals / Search Engines / Directory

 Aminata.com  -  Les Nouvelles de Guinée
 Boubah.com  -  Guinée News  -  Dernières nouvelles de la Guinée
 Guineaconnection.com 
 Guinee.net
 Kaba Bachir
 Afribone Guinea  -  directory
 Africa Travel Magazine - Guinea

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