Fun facts about Kindia
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Kindia is near Mount Gangan and the Mariée Falls.
Kindia
Guinea
Kindia is the fourth largest city in Guinea, located about 85 miles (137 km) northeast of the nation's capital, Conakry. Its estimated population in 2008 was 181,126. Kindia serves as the capital and largest city of Kindia Prefecture and Kindia Region. It also functions as a sub-prefecture of Guinea.
From the “Geography” section
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The city was founded in 1904 on the route of Conakry Railway in Kankan.
Kindia
Guinea
Kindia is the fourth largest city in Guinea, located about 85 miles (137 km) northeast of the nation's capital, Conakry. Its estimated population in 2008 was 181,126. Kindia serves as the capital and largest city of Kindia Prefecture and Kindia Region. It also functions as a sub-prefecture of Guinea.
From the “History” section
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Mass graves containing hundreds of bodies were discovered near Kindia in October 2002.
Kindia
Guinea
Kindia is the fourth largest city in Guinea, located about 85 miles (137 km) northeast of the nation's capital, Conakry. Its estimated population in 2008 was 181,126. Kindia serves as the capital and largest city of Kindia Prefecture and Kindia Region. It also functions as a sub-prefecture of Guinea.
From the “History” section
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Kindia grew around banana plantations following the construction of a now-closed railway to the capital.
Kindia
Guinea
Kindia is the fourth largest city in Guinea, located about 85 miles (137 km) northeast of the nation's capital, Conakry. Its estimated population in 2008 was 181,126. Kindia serves as the capital and largest city of Kindia Prefecture and Kindia Region. It also functions as a sub-prefecture of Guinea.
From the “Economy” section
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Kindia is home to virtually all of the country's ethnic groups.
Kindia
Guinea
Kindia is the fourth largest city in Guinea, located about 85 miles (137 km) northeast of the nation's capital, Conakry. Its estimated population in 2008 was 181,126. Kindia serves as the capital and largest city of Kindia Prefecture and Kindia Region. It also functions as a sub-prefecture of Guinea.
From the “Demography” section
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