is a country located in , with an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). Formerly the colony of , its post-independence name evokes its location near both the and the . The discovery of large in 1996 and its subsequent exploitation have contributed to a dramatic increase in government revenue..
[pdf] Three sources make up the in : , and . Biomass (firewood and ) makes the largest contribution in primary energy consumption. It is locally produced, while Guinea imports all the products it needs. The potential for hydroelectric power generation is high, but largely untapped. Electricity is not available to a high percentage of Guineans, especially in rural areas, and service is intermittent, even in the capita.
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