Guinea explained to kids

Guinea is a country in West Africa. The capital of Guinea is Conakry. Guinea is bordered by the countries of Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The official language of Guinea is French. The currency of Guinea is the West African CFA franc. The population of Guinea is 12,671,857 (2016 estimate). The majority of the people in Guinea are Muslim. The climate of Guinea is tropical. Guinea is a republic. The president of Guinea is Alpha Condé. The economy of Guinea is largely based on agriculture. Guinea is a major producer of bauxite, and also has deposits of iron ore, gold, and diamonds. Guinea was colonized by France in the 19th century. Guinea gained independence from France in 1958.