Trivia in Guinea

National symbols

Flag: Vertical tricolor of red on the left, yellow in center, and green on the right

Emblem: National coat of arms with bronze shield featuring dove and olive, national motto below

Major export bauxite accounts for about one-third of world reserves.
Guinea contains the headwaters of West Africa's largest river, the Niger.
Vehicle license plates in Conakry color-coded by region.
French is official language, but about 40 ethnic languages used in daily conversation.
Considered one of djembe drum origin places, becoming national percussion instrument.
Guinean cuisine features many peanut paste sauces.
National football team nicknamed 'Syli National' (National Elephant).
No official designated national flower, but hibiscus widely used in celebrations.
Border areas with Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia contain both mineral and forest resources.
During Conakry rush hours, wooden boat 'pirogue' water taxis are active.