Kankan

Kankan is a region in eastern Guinea, bordering Mali and Cote d'Ivoire. The capital is Kankan, Guinea's second-largest city. The region is known for gold mining (especially around Siguiri), the Milo River, and its Malinke cultural heritage. Kankan is a historic centre of Islamic learning.

November to April is the dry season. May to October is the rainy season, with heavy downpours.

The N1 highway connects Kankan to Conakry. Roads to Siguiri and the gold-mining areas are unpaved. Bush taxis are the main transport.

• Kankan — Guinea's second city, a historic centre of trade and Islamic scholarship.
• Siguiri — A gold-mining town on the Niger River.
• Kouroussa — A town on the Niger River.
• Kerouane — A town in the forest region.
• Mandiana — A town near the Cote d'Ivoire border.
• Sanguiana — A small settlement.
• Balandougouba — A village in the region.

Rice, millet, and maize are staples, served with peanut sauces, grilled meat, and river fish. Kankan is known for its mangoes.

Kankan is famous for its Islamic scholarship, with the Kankan University. The Malinke people celebrate the Kankeleba festival with music and dance.

• Visit the Grand Mosque of Kankan.
• Explore the Kankan market, one of the largest in Guinea.
• Tour the gold-mining operations at Siguiri (pre-arranged).