- Forécariah
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pushpin_map_caption =Location in Guinea
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subdivision_name1 =Kindia Region
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subdivision_name2 =Forécariah Prefecture
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footnotes =Forécariah is a town located in western
Guinea . Population 21,710 (2008 est). [ [http://world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=&men=gcis&lng=en&des=wg&srt=npan&col=abcdefghinoq&msz=1500&geo=-89 World Gazetteer] , Retrieved onJune 16 2008 ]It is the capital of
Forécariah Prefecture .Famous people
It was the birthplace of Henri Duparc, the film director.
Mining
Forecariah is a possible port for the export of iron ore. [ http://www.otal.com/guinea/ ] The mine is at Kalia.
See also
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Railway stations in Guinea References
External links
* [http://maps.fallingrain.com/world/GV/10/Forecariah.html FallingRain Map - elevation = 74m]
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