On the coast of West Africa is a nation that has seen the advancement of human civilization throughout all periods. This region has been inhabited by humans as long as almost anywhere else in the world. Since this origin point this nation has seen powerful empires like Mali, Banma and French influence the land. Over the last century this nation has been the embodiment of independence and pride. Here was the first and only African nation to choose independence from France and face all that came with that decision. This is Guinea.