Introduction
Officially known as Conakry located on the
west cost of Guinea along the Atlantic Ocean. It lies between Latitudes 9°30
and 9°70 North and longitudes 13°700 and 13°400 west (ADB, 2003). It is a
peninsula that stretches from the Northeast to the southwest over a distance of
36Km. The Conakry of contemporary time is lined with geometric arterial streets
that have tall and thick mango trees that submerge the city with their green
foliage with its cornich facing Oceans. Conakry is bordered by two cities namely
Koyah and Dobirika. The population in my hometown is about 1.5 million
approximately. Conakry is known for
sandy beach and forested interior. Conakry tropical climate is characterized by
two seasons: a dry season, which commences from October to May, and a wet
season that begins in June and culminates in September. The microclimate, due
to the influence of oceans monsoon winds and sea breeze, is responsible for an
abundant rainfall. Air humidity in Conakry ranges from 69% to 80%. The average
annual minimum temperature is (23°C) with very low thermal amplitude. The
maximum is around 29°C. Conakry is divided into five urban districts namely Kaloum,
Dixinm, Matoto and Ratoma.
