Country Profiles: Guinea Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Guinea guides students through the country’s geography, political system, economy, and cultural heritage. Students begin by identifying key facts such as the capital city Conakry, official language (French), population, and currency (Guinean franc). The geography section highlights Guinea’s location in West Africa, bordered by Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, with features including coastal plains, mountains (Fouta Djallon), rivers, and tropical forests. In the government and politics section, students explore Guinea’s presidential republic system, current leaders, and national symbols such as the flag and anthem. The economy portion emphasizes agriculture (rice, coffee, bananas), mining (bauxite, gold, diamonds), and fishing. The culture and society section examines Guinea’s ethnic diversity, traditional music and dance, festivals, religions (predominantly Islam), and cuisine. Tourism highlights include Fouta Djallon highlands, national parks, and Conakry’s cultural sites. Reflection questions encourage students to consider how Guinea’s geography, resources, and cultural traditions shape its society and development.

Keywords: Guinea, Conakry, West Africa, Fouta Djallon, rivers, tropical forests, French language, presidential republic, bauxite, gold, diamonds, rice, coffee, Islam, ethnic diversity, culture, tourism, geography, Model United Nations (MUN), reflection, politics