Γουινέα, or Guinea, is a country located on the west coast of Africa. It is bordered by Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Ivory Coast to the southeast, and Sierra Leone and Liberia to the southwest. The capital city is Conakry, which is situated on the Atlantic coast. Guinea is rich in natural resources, particularly bauxite, which is used to produce aluminum. The country has a diverse culture, with over 24 ethnic groups, including the Malinke, Fula, and Susu. The official language is French, a remnant of its colonial past when it was a French colony. Guinea's economy is primarily based on agriculture and mining, and it has a tropical climate with a wet season and a dry season.