- Music, particularly in Conakry

The climate is hot and humid. The rainy season lasts from June to November, dry season from December to May. On the coast climate is very humid, with termperaturach 1930-1935 st. C. In the north-western part of the climate is cooler and dry, and at night the temperature drops to 3 st. C.

Muslims 85%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 7%

Guinea is a secular country, but we must observe standards of dress and conduct in force in Muslim countries, as the vast majority of the population professes Islam.

In addition to French, each ethnic group has its own language.

29.5%

Visas for Polish citizens are issued in the Honorary Consulate of Guinea in Warsaw.

Tourists should have sufficient funds for maintenance.

At the entrance is required for entry into the international health books proving vaccination against yellow fever.

There is no obligation meldunkowego, when crossing the border shall be the address of residence (just the name of the hotel).

Advice about medical costs. 1910-1915 EUR. Medical infrastructure is very low, hospitalization is not recommended, if necessary, the implementation of major surgery is recommended to return to Europe.

Ambulance -   912

There is a risk of malaria (which may reach dimensions of the epidemic during the rainy season), yellow fever, cholera and various gastrointestinal diseases.

In the capital and in the hinterland there is a high risk of crime. In Conakry, particularly in the vicinity of markets (Niger, Medina, Taouyah), there is a daring theft, which the perpetrators are children. There have also been violent bandit attacks.

Police -   911

Travelers must deal with frequent patrols and the presentation by the police and military, should be careful not to provoke the patrol to use weapons.

If you decide to travel to Guinea by car, we must remember to take stock of fuel, since there can be few gas stations, and if you are, it is usually only with diesel fuel.

Is recognized as an international driving license.

Condition of used cars in Guinea leaves much to be desired and is a major cause of accidents.

When traveling by car doors and windows should be closed because a threat attack.

Guinean Franc (GNF)

1 GNF = 100 centimes

Using credit cards is only possible in Conakry, the Novotel.

Guinean franc is mentioned only place in the country, hence a good supply of hard currency.

Night in a luxury hotel in the capital costs approximately. 120 EUR.

Smaller hotels will cost about. EUR 30.

Guinea is geographically and culturally very interesting, but because of the unstable socio-political situation discourages visits to the tourist appeal.

Especially dangerous is to travel to areas bordering Sierra Leone and Liberia. Solo has to reckon with numerous adjustable dams police before entering the cities.

Are non-photographing military installations, police stations, gendarmerie outposts, and the presidential palace in Conakry.