Guinea is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Africa.

How large and how populated is Guinea?

Guinea covers approximately 245,857 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 13,986,179, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Guinea?

Guinea is associated with the following country or countries: Guinea. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Boké, Boké Region, Conakry Region, Faranah Region, Kankan Region, Mamou Region, Nzérékoré Region, Préfecture de Yomou. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Guinea?

The official name of Guinea is Republic of Guinea, and its native name is République de Guinea. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Guinea?

Guinea is associated with the following language codes: fr, en, ar, pt, ff, sus, and with the time zone Africa/Abidjan. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Guinea?

Guinea is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

What are the main country facts for Guinea?

For Guinea, the capital is Conakry, the largest city is Conakry, and the associated currency code is GNF. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Guinea in geographic datasets?

Guinea is identified by the ISO code GN and the country code GN. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Guinea?

Guinea is associated with the following region or regions: Boké, Boké Region, Conakry Region, Faranah Region, Kankan Region, Mamou Region, Nzérékoré Region, Préfecture de Yomou. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Guinea National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas Explorer

Discover the protected natural areas of Guinea through a structured geographic lens. This atlas entry point helps you explore the nation's national parks and diverse protected landscapes, mapping their distribution from coastal lowlands to the highland plateaus. Understand the regional context of conservation efforts and natural terrain within this West African country.

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Guinea National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas Explorer

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Guinea Protected-Area Profile and National Park System Analysis

Evaluating conservation scales, historical designations, and habitat variety in West Africa.

Geographic datasets offer a structured view of national parks and forest reserves across Guinea, highlighting habitat classifications from dry forests to savanna ecosystems. Users can analyze regional distribution patterns, median reserve sizes, and establishment history using compiled metrics from known atlas records.

Known protected area

18,576 km²

Area data available for 10 of 13 parks.

Median park size

597 km²

Median across 10 parks with known area.

Oldest known park

Forêt classée de Kakimbo

Established in 1945.

Largest known park

National Park of Upper Niger

Recorded area: 6,000 km².

Designation distribution

National park5

Protected area5

Nature reserve2

Biosphere reserve1

Habitat distribution

Riverine habitat6

Savanna4

Tropical forest4

Wetland3

Grassland2

4 more categories represented

Climate distribution

Tropical7

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Explore the Mapped Geography of Guinea's Protected Areas, tracing diverse terrain from coast to highlands

National Parks and Protected Areas in Guinea: West Africa's Diverse Conservation Landscapes

Browse national parks and protected areas in Guinea, a West African nation featuring diverse geography from coastal lowlands to highland plateaus. Utilize this country-level atlas to understand the geographic distribution of conservation landscapes and explore specific park details.

Guinea is a West African country with a population of approximately 14 million people. The country achieved independence from France in 1958 and is known for its diverse geography ranging from coastal lowlands to highland plateaus. Conakry serves as both the capital and largest city. Guinea is a member of the United Nations, ECOWAS, the African Union, and La Francophonie.

Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea, is a coastal nation in West Africa spanning approximately 245,857 km². The country borders the Atlantic Ocean, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. Guinea achieved independence from France on October 2, 1958, and has experienced political instability including multiple coups. The population follows predominantly Islamic and Christian religions, with diverse ethnic groups including Fula, Mandinka, Susu, and Kpelle communities.

Largest city:Conakry

Currency code:GNF

ISO code:GN

Parks count

Capital

Conakry

Area

245,857 km²

Population

13,986,179 (2,024)

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

Park atlas13 parks

Browse Guinea's diverse conservation landscapes, from coastal lowlands to highland plateaus, to understand regional park distribution.

National Parks in Guinea: Explore West Africa's Protected Areas and Mapped Geography

Discover national parks and protected areas across Guinea, tracing their geographic spread from its Atlantic coastline to its interior highland plateaus. Utilize this country-level atlas view to compare park features, understand regional conservation efforts, and plan deeper exploration into Guinea's significant natural heritage.

National parkGuinea

National Park of Upper Niger: A Geographic Overview of Guinea Protected Lands

Savanna woodland and riparian forest conservation in West Africa

Located in eastern Guinea, the National Park of Upper Niger serves as a significant conservation stronghold for the region. Its diverse terrain includes vast savanna woodlands, essential riparian forest corridors along the Niger River, and the rare Mafou dry forest. This protected area provides a critical refuge for numerous mammal species and represents a key segment of the West African savanna-forest ecosystem.

Area: 6,000 km²
Established: 1997
Relief: Upland
Climate: Tropical

National Park of Upper Niger Protected Area

National parkKankan Region

Parc national du Haut-Niger: Protected Area Map and Geographic Landscape Profile

West African dry forest and savanna conservation zone

Parc national du Haut-Niger represents a significant conservation unit in the Kankan Region of Guinea. This protected area safeguards one of the last major stands of dry tropical forest in the region, offering a rich study in riverine geography and savanna ecology along the upper Niger River and its major tributaries.

Area: 554 km²
Established: 1997
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

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National parkFaranah Region

National Park of Upper Niger: Mapped Savanna and Forest Protected Area in Faranah Region

A key West African conservation site with critical riparian corridors.

Spanning 6,000 square kilometers, the National Park of Upper Niger serves as a primary reservoir for biodiversity in Guinea. The park features a distinct transition between open woodland savanna and forested river corridors along the Niger and Mafou Rivers. It remains a significant model for community-led conservation and habitat preservation in West Africa, representing one of the region's few areas with relatively low human impact.

Area: 6,000 km²
Established: 1997
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

National Park of Upper Niger Geography and Atlas

Protected areaGuinea

Sankarani River Protected Area: Guinea Highland Watershed and River Basin Geography

Mapping riparian corridors and Ramsar wetland ecosystems

The Sankarani River represents a vital hydrologic system originating in the Guinea Highlands. As a designated Ramsar site, this protected area features a unique 170-kilometre floodplain, gallery forest ribbons, and iron-bearing terrain. Map the riverine path and understand the environmental significance of this major tributary within the upper Niger Basin and the Fouta Djallon landscape.

Established: 2002
Relief: Mixed relief
Scope: Terrestrial
Water: Major water bodies

Sankarani River Protected Area Map

National parkGuinea

Badiar National Park: A Transboundary Protected Landscape in Northeastern Guinea

Exploring savanna ecosystems and riverine corridors

Badiar National Park encompasses over 1,200 square kilometers of diverse West African terrain in northeastern Guinea. This protected area features a unique mosaic of open woodlands, savanna, and lush gallery forests along the Koulountou River. Serving as a transboundary ecological link, the park provides an essential habitat corridor that is critical for regional biodiversity and landscape-scale conservation planning within the West African savanna belt.

Area: 1,228 km²
Established: 1985
IUCN: II
Climate: Tropical

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National parkBoké

Parc national du Badiar: Protected Savanna and Transboundary Geography in Boké, Guinea

Explore the mapped landscape of a major West African biodiversity stronghold

Parc national du Badiar serves as a central node in West African conservation, characterized by its open savanna plains and lush riverine forest corridors. As an established protected area, the region provides essential habitat connectivity and maintains a complex mosaic of vegetation types that define the regional geography of northern Guinea.

Area: 382 km²
Established: 1985
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Parc national du Badiar Geography and Maps

Biosphere reserveNzerekore Region

Massif de Ziama Biosphere Reserve: Geographic Overview and Protected Forest Boundaries

A montane forest complex in the Nzerekore Region of Guinea.

Massif de Ziama functions as a significant forested mountain chain and protected biosphere reserve in the Nzerekore Region. This geographic profile details the massif's high-elevation terrain, its connectivity with the Kpo Range in Liberia, and its foundational importance as a remnant of the Upper Guinean forest formation.

Established: 1980

Massif de Ziama Protected Area Map

Protected areaGuinea

Rio Pongo: A Protected Estuarine Wetland Landscape in Coastal Guinea

Mapping mangrove forests, tidal mudflats, and coastal ecology

Rio Pongo is a prominent protected area in Guinea, characterized by a complex network of brackish tidal channels and dense mangrove forests. The site serves as a crucial habitat for waterbirds and aquatic mammals, while its position at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean defines a dynamic, low-lying coastal terrain that remains vital for regional conservation and ecological research.

Area: 300 km²
Established: 1992
Water: Water-dominated

Rio Pongo Protected Area Geography

Nature reserveBoke Region

Rio Kapatchez Managed Nature Reserve: Coastal Estuarine Mapping and Protected Area Overview

Tidal wetland geography within the Boke region of Guinea

Examine the protected coastal landscapes of Rio Kapatchez Managed Nature Reserve, a significant wetland system where freshwater river flow merges with Atlantic tidal influences. This reserve provides an essential geographic look at mangrove-rich estuarine environments and the sediment-driven topography of the western Guinean coastline.

Area: 200 km²
Established: 1992
Relief: Lowland
Scope: Mixed

Rio Kapatchez Managed Nature Reserve Atlas

Protected areaMamou Region

Bafing-Source Protected Area: A Highland Wetland Landscape in the Mamou Region

Tracing the headwaters and plateau geography of the Bafing River basin

The Bafing-Source protected area serves as a significant hydrological anchor within the Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea. This expansive site protects critical wetland catchments and plateau terrain that feed into the broader Senegal River system, demonstrating the vital link between highland ecosystems and downstream water security.

Area: 3,172 km²
Established: 2007
Relief: Highland
Climate: Tropical

Bafing-Source Protected Area Geography

Nature reservePréfecture de Yomou

Réserve forestière de Diécké: Protected Forest Geography and Landscape Features

A critical lowland rainforest zone in Guinea

The Réserve forestière de Diécké protects 64,000 hectares of primary and secondary dense forest in southeastern Guinea. Its rugged, hilly terrain and river-carved lowlands support a closed-canopy ecosystem, providing a vital model for zoned forest conservation in the West African region.

Area: 640 km²
Relief: Upland
Climate: Tropical
Scope: Terrestrial

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Protected areaConakry Region

Forêt classée de Kakimbo: Protected Forest Geography and Coastal Landscape Mapping

Analyzing peri-urban protected areas within Conakry Region

Forêt classée de Kakimbo represents a significant peri-urban forest and protected area characterized by its tall canopy trees and karst-like cave formations. This record details the reserve's strategic position in the Conakry coastal plain, emphasizing its dual role in urban groundwater supply and carbon storage within the Ratoma commune landscape.

Established: 1945
Relief: Lowland
Water: Minor water

Forêt classée de Kakimbo Protected Area Geography

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Landscape and environment

Understand how Guinea is shaped by terrain, ecosystems, and seasonal conditions

Guinea geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Guinea through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Guinea.

Guinea geography and landscape

Guinea is located on the West African Atlantic coast, bordered by Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Ivory Coast to the southeast, and Sierra Leone and Liberia to the south. The country is divided into four geographic regions: Maritime Guinea along the Atlantic coast, the Fouta Djallon highlands in Middle Guinea, the Upper Guinea savanna in the northeast, and the forested Guinea region in the southeast.

Guinea nature and environment

Guinea features diverse natural landscapes including coastal plains along the Atlantic, the Fouta Djallon highlands known for rolling plateaus and waterfalls, savanna regions in Upper Guinea, and tropical forest areas in the Guinea forest region. The country contains several rivers and maintains varied ecosystems across its geographic regions.

Guinea climate and seasonal conditions

Guinea has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Coastal areas experience humid conditions while inland regions show more pronounced seasonal variation.

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Visualize the geographic spread of Guinea's national parks and protected areas across its diverse West African landscapes, from coastal regions to highlands.

Explore the National Parks Map of Guinea, West Africa: Discover Protected Areas and Geographic Distribution

Preview the mapped locations of national parks and other protected areas across Guinea, revealing their geographic positioning within this West African nation's varied terrain. Delve deeper into the comprehensive country map to trace the full extent of protected landscapes and compare their distribution from coastal lowlands to highland plateaus.

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Parks in Guinea: Explore West African Protected Areas

Explore common questions about national parks and protected areas across Guinea's diverse geography, from coastal lowlands to highland plateaus. Gain valuable context on the distribution of protected landscapes, conservation efforts, and key natural sites within this West African nation, aiding your atlas-style discovery.

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Continue Exploring Guinea's Park Designations and Geographic Context

Deepen your understanding of Guinea's conservation efforts by delving into specific park designation categories. Investigate the national park classifications and other represented protected area types to gain granular insight into the country's natural landscapes and their geographic distribution across West Africa. Discover the value of classification-based exploration for understanding protected lands.

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