Koundara Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Koundara
The prefecture is populated mainly by Foulakounda, Peuls, Coniaguis, Bassaris, Badiarankés, Diakandés, Mandinkos and Sarakolés. The languages of these ethnic groups coexist there, but the Fulani being the majority in this region of Guinea, it is Pulaar which is mainly used. 70% of the population is Muslim while 15% is Catholic and the other 15% are animists. Large mosques still adorn the city of Koundara. Agriculture and trade are the main economic activities of Koundara prefecture. The main crops are rice (plains of Oudaba, Oulandji and Wanoumou), peanuts, maize, sorghum, fonio, millet, cassava and cotton. The Koundara region is considered the hottest and driest region of the country. The average relative humidity rate is 60.
Where to Stay in Koundara
- 🏨Hotel de ville
Koundara Travel Guide Sections
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