Guinea

Author: Wu Qinghe
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea, is located in the western part of Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the country is composed of plateaus and mountains, with numerous rivers, waterfalls, and rapids. Many rivers in West Africa originate in Guinea, earning it the name "Water Tower of West Africa." It is rich in mineral resources, with bauxite production ranking among the world's top, as well as iron, gold, and diamonds, and is renowned as a "geological miracle." This book provides abundant and detailed information, comprehensively and systematically introducing the politics, history, economy, science and education, as well as the development and current status of ethnic groups and religions in Guinea.