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VISITOR INFO
MONEY
Official Currency: Guinea Franc=100 centimes 
credit cards are not accepted at most places.
Banks in Guinea:
Central bank of the Republic of Guinea
Avenue de la République. PO Box 692 Conakry.
Tel: +(224) 443963
International
Bank for the Commerce and Industry
Avenue de la République, PO Box 1484 Conakry.
Tel: +(224) 415011 - Fax:
+(224) 413962
Branches in Conakry, Boke, Kamsar, Labe, Kankan, N'Zérékore, Macenta,
Guéckédou.
Islamic Bank
of Guinea
BP 1247 Conakry.
Tel: +(224) 445073 - Fax:
+(224) 445071
People's
Morrocco and Guinean Bank
Avenue de la république. PO Box 4400 Conakry.
Tel: +(224) -412360 -
Fax: +(224) -413261
2 in Conakry and one in Kindia.
International Banks Union in Guinea
5ème Boulevard angle 6ème avenue Centre Ville PO Box 324 Conakry.
Tel: +(224) 412096 - Fax:
+(224) 444277
BANKING
& BUSINESS HOURS
Banking:
Monday to Friday 08:30 - 12:30 and 1430-1630
LOCAL TIME
Guinea has the same time as GMT
TRANSPORT
& GETTING AROUND
By Air
International Flights - Air France Flies into
Conakry.
Domestic flights are available, a few times a week,
between Conakry, Boké, Kissidougou, Kankan, Siguiri, Labé and Koudara.
The schedules change regularly.
By Rail
A rail service operates between between
Conakry, Kindia and Kankan; however it is limited and slow.
By Public Transport
The "Sogetrag"is the government bus-company serving all major
towns from Conkary. Travel is relatively comfortable in the larger
buses.
By Self-drive/car
International Driving Licence is essential-right hand driving is followed.
Displays a very clear road maps with a key
and index included in a range of languages. Major towns often have a
small street map in addition. The condition of the roads especially in
the rains is deplorabe.
PUBLIC
HOLIDAYS
1st January
New Years Day
1st May
Labour Day
1 July
Prophet's Birthday – Mouloud
27th August
Anniversary of Women's Revolt
28th September
Referendum Day
2nd October
Republic Day
1st November
All Saints Day
22nd November
Day of 1970 Invasion
25th December
Christmas Day
Moveable holidays- Easter Monday and
Muslim Holidays
ELECTRICAL
POWER
Electric Power is 220V
running at 50Hz. The Plug types used are :
Round pin attachment plug
"Schuko" plug and receptacle with side grounding contacts
Round pins with spade
grounding pin
TRAVEL
INSURANCE
It is not possible to pay for
your medical expenses in Gambia through your insurance company. The
only option is to make full payments after treatments and later get
them reimbursed at your insurance company through claims. However this
is possible only if you are treated by licensed medical
personnel and you provide your insurance company with proper
documentation and receipts. Always ensure you have a
comprehensive travel insurance policy, which covers you for
repatriation to your home country.
Payments will be simplified if you have access to cash, either from a
credit card or by wire transfer. The country's local embassy or
representative will be able to help.
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