Hike in the majestic highlands of Fouta Djalon; haggle at the huge market of Gueckedou; watch weavers at work in Kindia; swim from the quiet beaches of Cape Verga; take a Sunday stroll through the capital, Conakry, to see energetic street dancing and to listen to local music; eat brochettes and freshly grilled fish. Set between Senegal and Sierra Leone on Africa's west coast, the Republic of Guinea is a former French colony and French is still the official language here - although plenty of African languages are also spoken such as Malinké, Fula and Susu. This country of just over 9 million people is known as the Switzerland of Africa because of its dramatic mountains and high plateaux. It also boasts breathtaking rivers and waterfalls, 320km of Atlantic coast and one of the most colourful and vibrant cultures of the continent, with spectacular dancing and mesmerising music.
Membership
Hostelling International membership gives you much more than a comfy bed! It puts you at the heart of a huge international family, where you can share experiences, travel and friendship with people of all nations.
Hostelling International advises you always to check with your own national authorities (Foreign Ministry, State Department etc.) concerning the need for visas, any safety concerns, or any specific restrictions, which may apply in the countries to which you intend to travel.
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