Population 9,947,814 (July 2007 est.): Peuhl 40%, Malinke 30%, Soussou 20%, smaller ethnic groups 10%
Capital City Conakry

Population 9,690,222

Languages French (official); note - each ethnic group has its own language

Official Currency Guinea Franc

Religions Muslim 85%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 7%
Land Area 245,860 sq km (94,926 sq miles) - slightly smaller than Oregon
Natural Resources: bauxite, iron ore, diamonds, gold, uranium, hydropower, fish, salt