Fula, Maninka, Susu, Kissi, Kpelle (also known in French as Guerzé), Loma
Vernacular
African French
Foreign
English
Signed
American Sign Language (Francophone African Sign Language)
Keyboard layout
French AZERTY
interethnic
French, Fula
The Republic of Guinea is a multilingual country, with over 40 languages spoken. The official language is French, which was inherited from colonial rule.
Several indigenous languages have been given the status of national languages: Fula (or Pular); Malinké (or Maninka); Susu; Kissi; Kpelle (also known in French as Guerzé) and Loma.
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