The Republic of the Guinea is the smallest country located in West Africa. The physical boundaries of Guinea were defined in 1889 after an agreement between France and United Kingdom. The Guinea River flows through the center of the country. Senegal borders Guinea from three sides north, east and south. Guinea has small coast on the Atlantic Ocean in the west. Guinea became free from British rule on February 18, 1965.

A large number of ethnic groups live in the Guinea, each has its own language and tradition. The Mandinka tribe is the largest, followed by the Fula, Wolof, Jola, and Serahule. People of Lebanese origin and Europeans also live here. Muslims constitutes to approximately 90% of population. Christians of different denominations account for most of the remainder. Officially, Guinean people celebrate holidays of both religions. Approximately 63% Guinean population lives in villages (According to 1993 census data), though urban migration is on the rise as people come to urban areas in search of living.

Guinea is a Republic. The president of Guinea is both the head of the state and the head of the government and of a pluriform multiparty system. The government of Guinea exercises executive power; Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The new constitution of Guinea was approved by referendum in 1996, the constitution provides for a strong presidential government, a unicameral legislature, an independent judiciary, and the protection of human rights.

The Republic of The Guinea has market-based economy. For export earnings, Guinea mainly depends on its peanuts. Closeness to sea and port is another factor, which made positive influences on Guinean economy. Agriculture employs approximately three-fourth of Guinean workforce and accounts for nearly 29% of GDP. Peanut production accounts for 6.9% of GDP. Manufacturing activities include soap, soft drinks, and clothing. Guinea has trade ties both import and export with United Kingdom and other European union countries.