Conakry:

Conakry is the capital and largest city of Guinea. The city is situated on the shores of the North Atlantic Ocean to the southwest of the country. Conakry initially developed on the island of Tumbo on the Kaloum Peninsula and presently the city’s boundaries reach well into the mainland.

The city was established in the late 19th century when Guinea became a French colony. Conakry is an important economic center in Guinea and port activities employ a large part of the city’s population. There are also a number of processing industries here. The city is also home to the University of Conakry, the main tertiary institution in Guinea.