Guinea

Several major West African rivers have their headwaters in Guinea's Fouta Djallon highlands.

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Capital: Conakry

Currency: Guinean Franc (GNF)

Best time: Nov–Apr

Weather: Tropical; hot and humid with a pronounced rainy season

Top attractions: Conakry • Îles de Los • Fouta Djallon • Mount Nimba • Kindia

Nature: Fouta Djallon highlands • rivers • Atlantic coast • forests • Mount Nimba

Quick fact: Several major West African rivers have their headwaters in Guinea's Fouta Djallon highlands.