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  1. History of Guinea

    Aspect of history

    The modern state of Guinea did not come into existence until 1958, but the history of the area stretches back well before European colonization. Its current boundaries were determined during the colonial period by the Berlin Conference and the French, who ruled Guinea until 1958. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    What is now Guinea was on the fringes of the major West African empires. The Ghana Empire is believed to be the earliest of these which grew on trade but contracted and ultimately fell due to the hostile influence of the Almoravids.It was in this period that Islam first arrived in the region. The Sosso kingdom (12th to 13th centuries) briefly flourished in the void but the Islamic Mandinka ...
  3. britannica.com

    A survey of the important events and people in the history of Guinea. Located on the Atlantic coast in western Africa, Guinea is rich with natural resources, and farming has been practiced there for some three millennia. The capital, Conakry, lies on Tombo (Tumbo) Island and spreads up the Camayenne (Kaloum) Peninsula.
  4. onthisday.com

    Events in Guinea History. 1898-09-29 Wassoulou Empire leader Samori Ture captured by French troops in West Africa ending his 20 year rule; 1958-09-28 Guinea votes for independence from France; 1958-09-30 French Guinee becomes independent republic Guinea; 1958-10-02 Guinea (French Guinea) ...
  5. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 8, 2024The history of Guinea is a complex narrative that spans from ancient empires and colonial rule to independence and modern-day challenges. Ancient and Medieval Periods Early Inhabitants: The region now known as Guinea has been inhabited for thousands of years, with evidence of ancient civilizations and trade routes.
  6. earth-site.co.uk

    Jun 9, 2024What are some key events in Guinea's modern history? Some key events in Guinea's modern history include gaining independence from France, the rule of Sekou Toure, and the transition to a multi-party democracy in the 1990s. What is the current political situation in Guinea? Guinea is a republic with a president as the head of state and a ...
  7. oxfordre.com

    Under French occupation, Guinea underwent major political, cultural, social, and economic mutations brought about by events and processes such as its integration into the French West Africa Federation and its multifaceted participation in the World Wars, as well as in France's colonial wars in Indochina and Algeria.
  8. historycentral.com

    History. A trade crossroads long before Europeans appeared on the scene, Guinea was part of several empires over the 500 year period between the 10th and 15th centuries. The French came early in the 1600s and in 1845, they formalized the relationship by making Guinea a French colony (it was named French Guinea in 1893). ...
  9. studycountry.com

    The Susu migrated from the north and began settling in the area that is now Guinea in the beginning of 900. Its civilization reached its height in the 13th century. The Susu makes up about 20% of Guinea's population today. The Fulani Empire dominated the country of Guinea from 16th to 19th century. In 1849, the French claimed it as a ...
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