Republic of Guinea
Capital: Conakry HDI: 0.412 (179th)
Language: French
GDP (PPP): $16.214 billion
Currency: Guinean Franc
Population: 11,628,972
The Republic of Guinea is a country on the West coast of Africa. Formerly known as French Guinea, the modern country is sometimes referred to as Guinea-Conakry in order to distinguish it from other parts of the wider region of the same name, such as Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. Guinea has a population of 10.5 million and an area of 245,860 square kilometres (94,927 sq mi).
Guinea is a republic. The president is directly elected by the people and is head of state and head of government. The unicameral Guinean National Assembly is the legislative body of the country, and its members are also directly elected by the people. The judicial branch is led by the Guinea Supreme Court, the highest and final court of appeal in the country. The country is named after the Guinea region. Guinea is a traditional name for the region of Africa that lies along the Gulf of Guinea. It stretches north through the forested tropical regions and ends at the Sahel.
Guinea’s economy is largely dependent on agriculture and mineral production. It is the world’s second largest producer of bauxite, and has rich deposits of diamonds and gold. The country was at the core of the 2014 Ebola outbreak. Human rights in Guinea remain a controversial issue. In 2011 the United States government claimed that torture by security forces, and abuse of women and children (e.g. female genital mutilation) were ongoing abuses of human rights.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Guinea country profile – BBC News
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13442051
Guinea’s mineral wealth makes it potentially one of Africa’s richest countries, but its people are among the poorest in West Africa.
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Economy of Guinea – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Guinea
Guinea is richly endowed with minerals, possessing an estimated quarter of the world’s proven reserves of bauxite,[1] more than 1.8 billion metric tons of high-grade iron ore, significant diamond and gold deposits, and undetermined quantities of uranium.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Doing Business in Guinea
http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2015/241582.htm
The government is working to create an economy to attract foreign investment and hopes to have greater participation from western countries/firms in Guinea’s economic development. Although much progress has been made, there is still much that needs to be done in order to reduce poverty and provide basic services
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Business Investment Opportunities Guinea
http://guinebissau.com/business-climate/
According to a World Bank report, “Doing Business 2015,” Guinea-Bissau’s business climate as measured across multiple indicators – e.g, getting credit, obtaining licenses, even basics like securing real estate and electricity – is improving. The currency is stable. Starting a business is easier. Investor protections have improved and in fact Guinea-Bissau ranks first among its peers in protecting minority investors and company directors.
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Guinea
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/guinea/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Guinea.
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Doing Business in Guinea
https://conakry.usembassy.gov/index.html
Business guidance from the US Embassy in Guinea
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Starting a Business in Guinea
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/guinea/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Guinea.
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Doing Business in Guinea
https://conakry.usembassy.gov/index.html
Business guidance from the US Embassy in Guinea
Taxes
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Guinea Corporate Tax Rate | 2004-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/guinea/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Guinea stands at 35 percent.
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Paying Taxes in Guinea – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/guinea/paying-taxes
This World Bank site provides a table of corporate tax obligations in Guinea
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Guinea Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/guinea/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Guinea stands at 18 percent.
Visas
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Guinea visa application form, requirements and instructions
https://guinea.travisa.com/
A valid passport and business visa are required for travel to Guinea.
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Guinea Visa Information
https://guinea.visahq.com/information/
Guinea visa information: detailed guidelines on how to read and interpret Guinean visa, including graphical sample.
Infrastructure
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Guinea Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Guinea/Transportation-Guinea-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Guinea from real travelers and locals.
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Transport in Guinea – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Guinea
Domestic air services are intermittent. Most vehicles in Guinea are 20+ years old, and cabs are any four-door vehicle which the owner has designated as being for hire.
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Telecommunications in Guinea
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Guinea
The people of Guinea are among the poorest in West Africa[1] and this reality is reflected in the development of the country’s telecommunications environment. Radio is the most important source of information for the public in Guinea, and the only one to reach the entire country.
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SMART TELECOM GUINEA
http://www.glocall.net/portfolio/smart-telecom-guinea/
SMART TELECOM GUINEA, a subsidiary of Glocall Telecoms LLC, was formed (2014) with the sole purpose of enabling cost effective broadband and ICT solution in the West African country
Employer Obligations
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Guide to Law Online: Guinea
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/guinea.php
A guide to law issues from the US Library of Congress
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Guide to Law Online: Guinea
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/guinea.php
A guide to law issues from the US Library of Congress
Culture/Living
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Guinea travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice from the UK government for Guinea including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Guinea Climate, Average Weather
http://www.guinea.climatemps.com/
Climate Graphs ϟ & Analysis of Average Temperatures, Rainfall, Wet & Frosty Days, Sunlight Hours, Windspeed & Humidity.
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Cost of Living in Guinea. 2016
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/guinea
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.
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Prices in Guinea, Cost of living in Guinea
http://www.mytravelcost.com/Guinea/
When it comes to travelling Guinea is one of the cheapest possible options worldwide.
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10 Tips On Business Etiquette In Guinea
http://afkinsider.com/65837/10-tips-business-etiquette-in-guinea/
Guinea is a country with sometimes conflicting customs. It’s a republic in which the president is elected by the people, emphasizing a sense of equality among individuals. With more than 24 ethnic groups making up the population of Guinea, it’s considered a rural country but you’ll find some rather urban customs taking precedence in business situations. – See more at: http://afkinsider.com/65837/10-tips-business-etiquette-in-guinea/#sthash.zQNKhG08.dpuf
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Guinea Business Culture
http://www.bestcountryreports.com/Busi_Guinea_Business_Culture.php
This guide (for sale) will benefit anyone planning to do business with or travel to Guinea
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Climate – Guinea – average, area, annual, temperature
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Guinea-CLIMATE.html
The coastal region and much of the inland area have a tropical climate with a long rainy season of six months, a relatively high and uniform annual temperature, and high humidity.
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Demographics of Guinea
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Guinea
This article is about the demographic features of the population of Guinea, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.
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Guinea – Government, Economy, Demographics, Education
http://country-facts.findthedata.com/l/153/Guinea
Facts and statistics on the population of Guinea
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Public holidays in Guinea – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Guinea
There are approximately ten nationally recognized public holidays celebrated in the Republic of Guinea, a country in West Africa.
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Safety and Security
https://www.peacecorps.gov/guinea/preparing-to-volunteer/safety-and-security/
Safety advice from the Peace Corp directed to Peace Corp volunteers but has good information for travelers to Guinea
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Guinea Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Guinea/Education-System
Education system of the country of Guinea before it became an independent country was patterned on that of France. All schools were nationalized in 1961. French remains the language of instruction, apparently as an interim measure
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Public Holidays in Guinea
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/guinea/public-holidays
Full list of Guinea public and bank holidays.
Trade
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Guinea Customs Regulations
https://guinea.visahq.com/customs/
Guinea Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Guinea Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations details
http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/GN-Republic-of-Guinea-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm
Customs information for travelers to Guinea
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WTO | Guinea – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/guinea_e.htm
This site provides key information on Guinea’s participation in the WTO. Guinea has been a member of WTO since 25 October 1995 and a member of GATT since 8 December 1994.
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OEC – Guinea (GIN) Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners
http://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/profile/country/gin/#Trade_Balance
Guinea is the 124th largest export economy in the world and the 133rd most complex economy according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI)
Housing and Rentals
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Guinea Corporate Housing and Extended Stay Hotels
http://guinea.biz-stay.com/
Search our Furnished Short Term Housing & Extended Stay Hotel directory
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The 10 Best Hotels in Guinea
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293798-Guinea-Hotels.html
Find 346 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 10hotels in Guinea.
Travel
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Guinea Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/guinea
Expert Guinea travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Guinea.
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Guinea Tours & Travel | Intrepid Travel
http://www.intrepidtravel.com/guinea
Rarely visited by travellers, Guinea is one of West Africa’s hidden surprises.
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