Facts
Population of 13.6 million
The capital of Guinea is Conakry
The official language is French
Guinea is a unitary republic
The fourth largest mosque in Africa, the Grand Mosque, is located in Guinea
Popular Food
Konkoe: smoked catfish with vegetables (eggplant, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes)
Kansiye: stew of beef or lamb, spices, peanut butter, and tomato sauce over rice
Yetisse: stew with vegetables and browned fish served with okra and white rice
Patates: fried sweet potatoes