Siguiri
| Siguiri | |
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A village outside Siguri
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 Siguiri
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| Coordinates: 11°25′N 9°10′W / 11.417°N 9.167°WCoordinates: 11°25′N 9°10′W / 11.417°N 9.167°W | |
| Country |
 Guinea
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| Region | Kankan Region |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 28,319 |
Siguiri is a city in northeastern Guinea on the River Niger. It is a sub-prefecture and capital of Siguiri Prefecture in the Kankan Region. Its population was estimated at 28,319 in 2008.
It is known for its goldsmiths and as the birthplace of Sekouba Bambino Diabaté.
It is also known as the place where Sundiata Keita fought Soumaoro Kanté.
It also has a former French fort, built in 1888, and an airport, Siguiri Airport.
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