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  1. Medal Race

    RankCountry
    GoldG
    SilverS
    BronzeB
    Total
    1
    United States
    404442126
    2
    China
    40272491
    3
    Japan
    20121345
    4
    Australia
    18191653
    92
    Guinea
    0000
  2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › GuineaGuinea - Wikipedia

    Guinea (/ ˈ ɡ ɪ n i / ⓘ GHIN-ee), [a] officially the Republic of Guinea (French: République de Guinée), is a coastal country in West Africa. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Côte d'Ivoire to the southeast, and Sierra Leone and Liberia to the south.

  3. 2 days ago · Guinea, country of western Africa, located on the Atlantic coast. Three of western Africa’s major rivers—the Gambia, the Niger, and the Senegal—rise in Guinea. Under the name French Guinea, it was a part of French West Africa until it achieved independence in 1958. Its capital is Conakry.

  4. Apr 14, 2023 · Provides an overview of Guinea, including key dates and facts about this west African country.

  5. www.cia.gov › the-world-factbook › countriesGuinea - The World Factbook

    Sep 5, 2024 · Definitions and Notes. Geography. Location. Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone. Geographic coordinates. 11 00 N, 10 00 W. Map references. Africa. Area. total : 245,857 sq km. land: 245,717 sq km. water: 140 sq km. comparison ranking: total 79.

  6. Aug 1, 2024 · A survey of the important events and people in the history of Guinea. Located on the Atlantic coast in western Africa, Guinea is rich with natural resources, and farming has been practiced there for some three millennia. The capital, Conakry, lies on Tombo (Tumbo) Island and spreads up the Camayenne (Kaloum) Peninsula.

  7. Dec 16, 2021 · Guinea is a poor country of approximately 12.9 million people in 2016 that possesses the world's largest reserves of bauxite and largest untapped high-grade iron ore reserves, as well as gold and diamonds. In addition, Guinea has fertile soil, ample rainfall, and is the source of several West African rivers, including the Senegal, Niger, and ...

  8. Guinea , officially Republic of Guinea, formerly French Guinea, Country, western Africa. Area: 94,925 sq mi (245,857 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 13,990,000. Capital: Conakry. The Fulani people are in the majority, followed by the Malinke, the Susu, and many other groups. Language: French (official), indigenous languages.

  9. Sep 5, 2024 · Guinea Country Factsheet. PDF. Introduction. Background. Before the Europeans arrived in the 16th century, multiple kingdoms controlled the area that is modern-day Guinea, and Islam was introduced in the 11th century. Guinea is at a turning point after decades of authoritarian rule since gaining its independence from France in 1958. ...

  10. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Portal:GuineaPortal:Guinea - Wikipedia

    Guinea (/ ˈɡɪni / ⓘ GHIN-ee), officially the Republic of Guinea (French: République de Guinée), is a coastal country in West Africa. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Côte d'Ivoire to the southeast, and Sierra Leone and Liberia to the south.

  11. Jul 26, 2024 · As Guineas upcoming elections draw near, the government should ensure that security forces protect civilians, refrain from excessive use of force, while respecting people’s right to ...