Area (sq km) : 245,857
Population (millions) : 7.47
Population per sq km : 30.37
Population growth % : 1.95
Population under 15 years % : 43.38
Population aged 15-64 years % : 53.94
Population over 65 years % : 2.68
Men per 100 women : 96.00
Life expectancy (men) : 43.16
Life expectancy (women) : 48.02
Capital : Conakry
Languages : French (official), each tribe has its own language
Ethnic diversity : Peuhl 40%, Malinke 30%, Soussou 20%, smaller tribes 10%
Religions : Muslim 85%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 7%
Literacy rate % : 35.90
Currency : 1 Giunean franc (FG) = 100 centimes
Dial code : 00-224
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