Siguiri is a prefecture located in the Kankan Region of Guinea. The capital is Siguiri. The prefecture covers an area of 15,500 km. and has an estimated population of 244,000.
It is in northeastern Guinea on the River Niger. It is known for its goldsmiths and as the birthplace of Sekouba Bambino Diabate’ (a famous African singer). It also has a former French fort that was built in 1888 as well as an airport.
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