Guinea
Guinea is a country in Africa. Its capital is Conakry, and it shares land borders with 6 countries.
- Capital
- Conakry
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 245,984 km² Number 77 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 6 countries
What is the capital of Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
Which countries border Guinea?
Guinea shares land borders with 6 countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Conakry |
|---|---|---|
 Sierra Leone | Freetown | 136 km (84 mi) |
 Guinea-Bissau | Bissau | 331 km (206 mi) |
 Liberia | Monrovia | 481 km (299 mi) |
 Mali | Bamako | 694 km (431 mi) |
 Senegal | Dakar | 705 km (438 mi) |
 Côte d’Ivoire | Yamoussoukro | 964 km (599 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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