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Guinea is divided into four natural regions with distinct human, geographic, and climatic characteristics:
Guinea is divided into seven administrative regions. The national capital, Conakry, ranks as a special zone.
| Region | Capital | Area (km2) | Population (2014 census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conakry Region | Conakry | 450 | 1,660,973 |
| Nzérékoré Region | Nzérékoré | 37,658 | 1,527,030 |
| Kankan Region | Kankan | 72,145 | 1,972,537 |
| Kindia Region | Kindia | 28,873 | 1,561,374 |
| Boké Region | Boké | 31,186 | 1,083,147 |
| Labé Region | Labé | 22,869 | 994,458 |
| Faranah Region | Faranah | 35,581 | 941,554 |
| Mamou Region | Mamou | 17,074 | 731,188 |
Guinea's regions are subdivided into thirty-three prefectures and one special zone, Conakry.
The Communes of Guinea or sub prefectures, known in French as sous-prefectures, are the third-level administrative divisions in Guinea. As of 2009 there were 303 rural communes of Guinea and 38 urban communes, 5 of which compose the Conakry greater urban area.
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