Lola is a town in the Forest Region of Guinea, lying near the Liberian border. It is the capital of Lola Prefecture and has a population 60,711 (2008 est).
It is located near Mount Nimba, the highest peak in the nation. It is known for traditional medicine, cloth manufacture and as a home to the Timneh Parrot.
Famous quotes containing the word guinea:
“To the eyes of a miser a guinea is more beautiful than the sun, and a bag worn with the use of money has more beautiful proportions than a vine filled with grapes.”
—William Blake (1757–1827)