Guinea is located in West Africa on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Guinea Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Côte d'Ivoire to the southeast, while it is bordered by Liberia and Sierra Leone to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Guinea was part of French West Africa until it gained independence in 1958 and currently possesses a large portion of the world's reserves of bauxite and large quantities of iron, gold, and diamonds. However, it still relies on subsistence agriculture for its economy. More than 20 rivers in West Africa originate in Guinea including the Bakoi Rivers, the Senegal River and the Gambia River.
Tourism in Guinea is characterized by the abundance of picturesque, charming nature and many monuments on the Atlantic Ocean that showcase the ancient history of Guinea from its occupation until today, which has encouraged tourism in Guinea. In this article, we will learn about the tourist attractions in Guinea.
Ghana has a tropical climate with two alternating seasons; A dry season starts from November to March and a wet season from April to October. The climate in Guinea is affected by the hot and dry winds known as harmattan coming from the northeast, off the Sahara. Winter temperatures range from 30 to 35°C and rainfall can reach 4,300 mm.