Guinea

Interesting Facts About Guinea

• Guinea had a population of over 17.5 million at the census held on 1 July 2025
• The country covers an area of 245,857 square kilometres (94,926 sq mi)
• Guinea borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west
• The agriculture sector has employed approximately 75% of the country's workforce
• Rice is cultivated in flooded zones between streams and rivers, though local production is insufficient and rice must be imported from Asia
• Guinea is an emerging regional producer of apples and pears
• The country has plantations of grapes, pomegranates, and strawberries grown using vertical hydroponic systems

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