Yomou Prefecture (Yomou)
As of 2005, Yomou town is estimated to have a population of around 12,000. The town is an important trading centre for the Guinea Highlands area.
The prefecture is divided administratively into 7 sub-prefectures:
* 1) Yomou-Centre
* 2) Banié
* 3) Bheeta
* 4) Bignamou
* 5) Bowé
* 6) Djécké
* 7) Péla
Map - Yomou Prefecture (Yomou)
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Country - Guinea
Flag of Guinea |
Formerly French Guinea, it achieved independence in 1958. It has a history of military coups d'état. After decades of authoritarian rule, in 2010 it held its first democratic election. As it continued to hold multi-party elections, the country continued to face ethnic conflicts, corruption, and abuses by military and police. In 2011, the United States government claimed that torture by security forces and abuse of women and children (including female genital mutilation) were ongoing human rights issues. In 2021, a military faction overthrew president Alpha Condé and suspended the constitution.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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GNF | Guinean franc | Fr | 0 |
ISO | Language |
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FR | French language |