Guinea | World Heritage Explorer

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

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Guinea.

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

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

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)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Guinea

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