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    Guinea

    Guinea at a glance

    Capital city

    Conakry

    Population

    14.8 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $850/month (Market Survey, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 7/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.35/5 — rank 124/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    French

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    People & culture

    Living here means embracing a culture rooted in deep hospitality and artistic expression, where the rhythms of djembe drumming and traditional dance are central to community life. For a newcomer, the warmth of the people and the raw, untouched beauty of the landscape create an environment that is both welcoming and profoundly authentic.