Embassy of Guinea in China

Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in Beijing

Ambassador: H.E.Mr. Saramady Touré
Address: No. 2, Xi Liu Jie, San Li Tun, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Postal Code: 100600
Tel: (+86)10 6532 3649, 6532 3527, 532 6958
Fax: (+86)10 6532 4957

 Tribes
There are more than 20 tribes in Guinea. Among those, the three biggest tribes are Peulh, Malinke and Soussou. Presently, Soussou plays a quite important role in the politics, economy and culture of the nation.

Judging from the surnames of Guineans, we can conclude their tribes. For example, Soussou people are often surnamed Conte, Sylla, Bangoura, Soumah, or Camara Mamadouba. The surnames of Malinke people include Conde, Cisse, Kaba, Fofana, Keita, Camara Lamine, etc. And the surnames of Peulh are Diallo, Balde, Barry, Bah, Sow, etc.

 Religions
In Guinea, about 85% of the population believes in Islam. They are mainly the people of Peulh, Malinke and Soussou. 13% of the population believes in native primitive religions.

 How to Get to the Embassy:
You may take a bus to get off at Ta Yuan Cun or Xing Fu San Cun stop. The bus routes via Ta Yuan Cun include 24, 110, 413, 418, 688 and 823; the bus routes to Xing Fu San Cun are 110, 117, 120, 206, 208, 403, 416, 635, 823 and 909.

 Bilateral Relationship between Guinea and China:
China established the diplomatic relations with Guinea on October 4th, 1959. Since the establishment of the two nations' relations, China has helped Guinea build the Broadcast & Television Center, Peoples' Palace, President Office, and Freedom Cinema and so on. In September, 1960, the two nations signed the agreement of trade and payment. In July, 1987, they signed a new agreement of trade. In 2007, the bilateral trade volume between the two countries is 0.357 billion dollars. Besides economic and trade cooperation, the two nations also developed the communications of culture, education, sanitation and military. 

 Please contact China Embassy in Guinea if Guinean citizens will go to China.