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French Guinea became the Republic of Guinea in 1958.


There are 4 unrelated countries that use the word Guinea:

  1. The Republic of Guinea
  2. Equatorial Guinea
  3. Guinea-Bissau
  4. Papua New Guinea
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Is French Guinea a territory?

No. French Guinea became the Republic of Guinea in 1958. The Republic of Guinea is an independent country.


What continent is French Guinea in?

If you mean the Republic of Guinea (which used to be called French Guinea), it is in Africa.If you mean French Guiana, it is in South America.


What continent is Guinea in?

If you mean the Republic of Guinea (which used to be called French Guinea), it is in Africa.If you mean French Guiana, it is in South America.


What is a guinea pig in French?

A guinea pig is 'un cochon d'Inde' in French.


What do you call people from French Guinea in spanish?

It hasn't been called French Guinea since 1958. A person from the Republic of Guinea in Africa is called "guineano"If you are thinking of French Guiana in South America, a person would be called "francoguyanés"


Is the Republic of Guinea a French or Portuguese colony?

The Republic of Guinea is not a colony; it is an independent country. It is is FORMER French colony, but it has been independent since 1958.


What spanish country in Africa?

Equatorial Guinea or Guinea Equatorial. They speak both Spanish and French, but the official is Spanish.


How do you say 'guinea pig' in french?

A guinea pig is called 'un cochon d'Inde' in French. Another, less used name is 'Cobaye'.Guinea Pig in french is: Cochon Dinde


Which continent is Equatorial Guinea located on?

If you mean the Republic of Guinea (which used to be called French Guinea), it's Africa.If you mean French Guiana, it's South America.


Is guinea a country?

Yes, Guinea is a country in Africa. It is also called the Republic of Guinea. Sometimes it is called Guinea-Conakry to distinguish it from other Guinea countries.Guinea is often confused with the following unrelated countries:Equatorial GuineaGuinea-BissauPapua New Guinea


Why is french the official language of the Republic of Guinea?

French is the official language of Guinea because this country is a former France's colony. In a lot of former France's colonies, French is spoken by the majority of people.


Why do people speak french in the Republic of Guinea?

French is the official language of Guinea due to its colonial history. Guinea was colonized by the French in the late 19th century and gained independence in 1958, but French remained as the language of administration, education, and business. As a result, French has become widely spoken and understood across the country.