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Conakry (/ ˈ k ɒ n ə k r i / KON-ə-kree, French:; Susu: Kɔnakiri; N'Ko: ߞߐߣߊߞߙߌ߫, romanized: Kɔnakrí; Fula: 𞤑𞤮𞤲𞤢𞥄𞤳𞤭𞤪𞤭, romanized: Konaakiri) is the capital and largest city of Guinea.
5 days ago · Conakry, national capital, largest city, and chief Atlantic port, western Guinea. Conakry lies on Tombo (Tumbo) Island and the Camayenne (Kaloum) Peninsula. Founded by the French in 1884, it derived its name from a local village inhabited by the Susu (Soussou) people.
Guinea, Africa. Conakry doesn't try to please its guests, and yet, slowly, many are eventually won over by its charms. From the pungent fishing port of Boulbinet and the street kitchens of Coronthie to the containers-turned-shops of Taouyah, this city goes about its business noisily and with ingenuity, proud and unruffled by the visitor's gaze.
As opposed to our sour time in Guinea-Bissau, francophone Guinea Conakry exceeded our expectations, thanks to its wonderfully friendly people, some of the best scenery in West Africa (like this epic waterfall), and delicious local food.
This bustling metropolis boasts the national stadium, Stade du 28-Septembre, the National Museum, the Palais du Peuple, a thriving botanical garden, numerous open air markets and plenty of nightlife. Off the coast, the Iles de Los are a popular local escape for swimming and relaxing. Read more.
Capital – Conakry. Population – 13 million people. Language spoken – French. Local Currency – Guinean Franc (GNF) Do I need a visa? – No for ECOWAS passport holders, yes for British citizens. Flying time to Conakry – 8 hours. Did you know? Grand Mosque de Conakry is the largest mosque in Sub-Saharan Africa
Situated on a peninsula, Conakry is thin and long. Although many tourist sites are situated in the old centre on Tombo Island at the very end of the peninsula, distances can be long. Taxis are the best option for tourists. A popular way of traveling for locals is the Conakry Express, a commuter train
Conakry is the capital and largest city of Guinea. A port city, it serves as the economic, financial and cultural centre of Guinea. Its population as of the 201...
Conakry is Guinea's largest city and its administrative, communications, and economic center. The main part of the city's economy deals with the port. The port has up to date facilities for handling and storing cargo. It is used for transporting alumina and bananas.
Conakry, or Konakry (Malinké: Kɔnakiri), is the capital and largest city of Guinea, a resource-rich but poorly developed nation in West Africa. A port on the Atlantic Ocean, Conakry is a crowded city, with multiple stalls selling bread, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, poultry, wrought iron work, or clothing.
