Embassy of Guinea in Algiers, Algeria; address 47, Boulevard Said Hamdine, Hydra, Algiers; phone +21323484701. Head of mission: Aboubacar Bady Touré.
Head of mission: Aboubacar Bady Touré, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. (as of 2015)
Guinea presents an appealing option for some Algerian travelers, thanks to its diverse natural landscapes and vibrant cultures. Although it ranks lower in global tourism revenue, the country offers unique experiences that can attract a segment of the 300,000 Algerians who travel abroad annually.
Guinea's safety for tourists, particularly those coming from Algeria, is a concern. According to the Global Peace Index, Guinea ranks 122nd out of 160 countries, indicating it is less safe than Algeria, which ranks 88th. While specific murder rates for Guinea are not available, Algeria has a low murder rate of 1.6 per 100,000 people. In terms of organized crime, both countries have a mafia group index of 1.0, but Guinea has higher indices for state crime (8.0), foreign crime (7.0), and human trafficking (7.0), compared to Algeria's indices of 7.0, 4.5, and 4.5, respectively. Additionally, Guinea has a higher index for cocaine trade (7.0) compared to Algeria (3.5). Overall, tourists from Algeria should exercise caution when traveling to Guinea due to the higher crime rates and lower safety ranking.