Forécariah

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Forécariah
—  Sub-prefecture and town  —
Forécariah is located in Guinea
Forécariah
Location in Guinea
Coordinates: 9°26′N 13°05′W / 9.433°N 13.083°W / 9.433; -13.083
Country  Guinea
Region Kindia Region
Prefecture Forécariah Prefecture
Population (2008 est.)
 - Total 21,710

Forécariah is a Sub-prefecture and town located in western Guinea. Population 21,710 (2008 est). [1]


It is the capital of Forécariah Prefecture.

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[edit] Famous people

It was the birthplace of Henri Duparc, the film director.

[edit] Mining

Forecariah is a possible port for the export of iron ore. [2] The mine is at Kalia. [3]

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Coordinates: 9°26′N 13°05′W / 9.433°N 13.083°W / 9.433; -13.083