| Republic of Guinea République de Guinée (French) | |
|---|---|
| Official languages | French |
| Vernacular languages | show List |
| Ethnic groups () | 33.4% Fula29.4% Mandinka21.2% Susu7.8% Kpelle6.2% Kissi5.6% others |
| Demonym(s) | Guinean |
Accordingly, what ethnic group is Guinea?
Sources report that the Peul ethnic group [also known as Peulh, Peuhl, Pel, Fulbe, Fula, Fulani, Fulah, Fufulde] makes up 40 percent of the population of Guinea; the Malinké [also known as Mandingo] ethnic group, 30 percent; the Soussou ethnic group, 20 percent; and smaller ethnic groups, 10 percent (US 11 Apr.
Furthermore, which ethnic group is the largest in Guinea? There are 24 ethnic groups in Guinea. The largest group is the Fula (40%), who live mostly in the Fouta Djallon region in central Guinea. The Mandingo account for 30% and live mostly in eastern Guinea.
Besides, who are the indigenous people of Guinea?
These groups include the Kissi, Kpelle (Guerze), Loma, Kono, Manon and Conagui. Kissi are a rice growing ethnic group in the Guékédou and Kissidougou areas of the Forest region.
Is Guinea a nationality in Africa?
Guinea, country of western Africa, located on the Atlantic coast. Three of western Africa's major rivers—the Gambia, the Niger, and the Sénégal—rise in Guinea.
