Forécariah

Forécariah
—  Sub-prefecture and town  —
Forécariah
Location in Guinea
Coordinates:
Country  Guinea
Region Kindia Region
Prefecture Forécariah Prefecture
Elevation 256 ft (78 m)
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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Famous people

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

Mining

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

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