Conakry is the capital and chief city. The country is divided into 33 administrative regions. Although French is the country's official language, indigenous peoples have their own languages. Islam is the chief religion, and there are Christian and native religious minorities. 3 Economy Predominantly agricultural, Guinea produces rice, coffee, pineapples, cassava, bananas, palm kernels, and citrus fruits.
Livestock raising is important in the highlands.
The country has some of the world's largest bauxite deposits, which are mined jointly by Guinea and international companies. Iron ore, gold, and diamonds are also mined. Guinea has some light industry, but inadequate transportation facilities have hampered industrialization. Rail lines connect some large cities, and there are airports at Conakry and Kankan . Expansion of the mineral industry has led to improvement of the road network.