People
Did you know: Almost half of the Guinea's population is younger than 15 years old.
Most of the people who live in Guinea are Black Africans. Seventy-five percent belong to three different ethnic groups, the most common being the Fulani.
The official language for Guinea is French. Most people know french, and they speak other languages too. There are 8 African languages spoken.
If you are thinking about living here or want to vacation here, you are probably wondering if they have a religion. Well, they do! Most are Islamic Muslim and some are Roman Catholics. Others, follow the traditional African Religions.
Don't worry, Guinea is safe for children. The children that live here are well educated. Some of the kids go to public school that are free and the government operates. (This is just like our country.) Most parents prefer to send their children to private musllim schools that are available. Even though there is a shortage of classrooms and teachers, these schools are usually better than the public ones.
Guineans eat food different from Americans, so if you like a change of taste, you should visit Guinea! Even if you don't this is still the place for you!! The main foods of most Guineans are corn, millet, and rice, but they also eat a variety of other foods. Grain, pounded to a porridge is common in Guinea. Grain can also be cooked and served with sausage. Many fruits are found in guinea, including mangoes plantains bananas, oranges,papayas, and pineapples. Common meats found in Guinea are poultry, beef, lamb, and fish.