Guinea
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 245,857 km²
- Capital
- Conakry
- ISO
- GN
What the flag means
Red is said to stand for the sacrifice and work given for independence, yellow for the sun and justice, and green for the lush land and solidarity. They are explained as matching the national motto "Work, Justice, Solidarity."
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of Guinea is a vertical tricolor of red, yellow, and green, the reverse color order of the flag of Mali.
- GeographyGuinea is called the “water tower of West Africa,” and it is home to the sources of rivers such as the Niger and the Senegal.
- GeographyThe Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, which spans Guinea and Ivory Coast, is a World Heritage Site.
- CultureIn 1958, Guinea voted in a referendum to reject joining the French Community and became independent.
