Guinea
Guinea has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1979. It is home to one World Heritage Site. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Natural category. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Guinea as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: March 18, 1979
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1980-1987
Total of Mandate Years: 7
Total of Mandates: 1
WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)
World Heritage Sites in Guinea (1)
Cultural: 0 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0
- Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve · Natural (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (8)
- Massif du Fouta Djallon · submitted: March 27, 2025
- Paysage culturel Bassari · submitted: March 27, 2025
- Niani, cité médiévale, ancienne capitale de l'empire du Mali · submitted: March 27, 2025
- Parc National du Badiar (PNB) · submitted: March 27, 2025
- La case de couronnement des Almamy du Fouta Djallon · submitted: March 27, 2025
- Architecture vernaculaire et paysage culturel mandingue du Gberedou/Hamana · submitted: March 29, 2001
- Paysage culturel des monts Nimba · submitted: March 29, 2001
- Route de l'esclave en Afrique segment de Timbo au Rio Pongo · submitted: March 29, 2001
Country Profile Guinea
Official Name: Republic of Guinea
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Western Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Conakry
Population (2024): 14,754,785
Land Area: 245,720 km²
Currency: Guinean franc (GNF)