Episode 7 of FRENCHY'S Le Monde Francophone Africain: LA REPUBLIQUE DE GUNIEE by Oludele Mafolasire and Ganiat Sodeke of Frenchy Associates, Nigeria.

1. LA REPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE
Republic of Guinea
Monsieur
OLUDELE MAFOLASIRE
Mademoiselle
GANIAT SODEKE

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3. LA REPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE
 Located in West Africa, La République de Guinée is a French speaking country with an area of
245,860 kilometers (94, 927 sq. miles);
▪ La République de Guinée also known as Guinea Conakry has a tropical monsoon climate;
▪ Rainfall is between April and November; although April is the hottest period of the year while
heavy rainfall occurs during July and August;
▪ Dense mangrove forest, savanna woodland and dense rainforest are some of the features of the
vegetation of La République de Guinée.
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▪ The capital of La République de Guinée is Conakry and it is the largest city therein;
▪ In terms of population, Conakry, Nzerekore and Kindia are largest cities with a
population of 1,399,981; 177,855 and 160,884 respectively;
▪ According to 2014 census, La République de Guinée has a population, estimated at
10,628,972 inhabitants, ranking it the 81st most populous country in the world;
▪ La République de Guinée is roughly the size of the United Kingdom.
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▪ It has a population density of 106.1 persons per square mile;
▪ In 2014, it is estimated that the total fertility rate of Guinea is estimated at 4.93
children born per woman;
▪ According to the April 11 data published by the World Health Organisation, the life
expectancy in La République de Guinée is: Male: 53.7, Female: 56.3 and total life
expectancy is 55.0 ranking it 171st position in the world ranking of life expectancy;
▪ There is high rate of HIV/AIDS in Guinea as an estimated 170,000 children were
infected as at 2004.
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▪ Guinea is ranked 33rd in the world as regard HIV/AIDS, as 4.24% of deaths was caused
by the infection;
▪ Other health related issues are Ebola, Malaria and Malnutrition among others;
▪ French is the official language used in La République de Guinée but La République de
Guinée is a country which despite western influences; still adhere strictly to the African
culture;
▪ History made it known that what became today’s La République de Guinée, is the
product and left over of years of disintegration of large empires, notable among which is
the Mali and Songhai empires.
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7. LA REPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE
▪ Greetings vary due to the various indigenous languages therein but politeness and
respect can be found in their culture;
▪ Cassava is processed into fufu and consumed in Guinea while other common cuisines
are Jollof rice, Maafe, Tapalaoa Bread etc;
▪ The law prohibits polygamy in La République de Guinée but according to UNICEF reports,
53.4% of Guinean women between ages 15 and 49 are involved in polygamy;
▪ La République de Guinée is a Muslim dominated country with 85% of the population
practicing Islam while 8 percent are Christians. 7 percent on the other hand adhere to
indigenous beliefs.
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▪ There are about 24 ethnic groups in Guinea with the fula ethinic comprising of 40%
of the total population;
▪ Other major ethnic groups are Mandinka (25.8%), Susu (11.0%), Kissi (6.5%), Kpelle
(4.8%);
▪ The official currency of La République de Guinée is the Guinean Franc and it is
estimated at 1USD to 7,450 Guinean Franc;
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▪ The total GDP as at 2011 estimate is 11.464 billion US dollars and its GDP per capita is 1,082 US
dollars;
▪ Its Human Development Index is low at 0.392 ranking it 179th in the world. The rate of
unemployment is rated at 22.3% as at 2009;
▪ La République de Guinée is a Republic and operates a Presidential system of government;
▪ The President, Alpha Condé, serves as both the head of state and government.;
▪ Guinea has relations with about 30 states and is an active player in the region despite the
numerous challenges it faces
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▪ Guinea has a large deposit of bauxite, diamonds, and gold among others;
▪ The Agriculture sector employs about 805 of the nation’s labour force;
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▪ Female genital mutilation, high rate of HIV/AIDS, Ebola etc. are some of the social
and health related issues the country is currently facing;
▪ This does not exclude the fact that only 41% of adults were literate as at 2010; thus,
making the literacy rate of La République de Guinée one of the lowest in the world.
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GANIAT SODEKE
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