Conakry is an island village that set out to conquer the peninsula that sheltered it. Conakry is today a very distended capital, stretching over more than thirty kilometres from south to north. Conakry is the largest city and the capital of Guinea.
The city was founded in on Tombo Island by French settlers although its political control remained in dispute until Great Britain officially ceded to island to France, which was consolidating its control over the entire colony of Guinea.
Conakry became the capital of French Guinea in and was the seaport terminus of the only railroad in the colony. Conakry was founded on land belonging to the Susu Soussou people. The climate of Conakry is tropical with temperatures ranging from 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and high humidity throughout the year. Most of the surrounding area is swampland. The layout of Conakry is influenced by the early French settlers. The city is divided into quarters with a number of large tree-lined boulevards inspired by Paris and other French cities.
Originally the city was only on Tombo Island but has since expanded to include the Iles de Los and the Kaloum Peninsula which is connected to Tombo Island by a causeway. It has a library with 17, books and a well-stocked media library.
The youth area, which was completely renovated and inaugurated in July has also become a place for theatrical, musical, dance and other creative activities in recent years. Hotel Almamia is a residence located in the heart of the city, in the Almamya district. It offers well-equipped rooms with all comforts it comes a modern hotel comes with.
