Guinea has a population of about 11.5 million with the Fulani people representing over 40% of the nation. Other major tribal groups include the Malinke and Sousou. Guinea is the second largest producer of bauxite in the world and has substantial gold, diamond, iron and ore reserves. Fulaba is proud to source its Fulani earrings directly from Conakry, Guinea by gifted artisans who make the earrings by hand.