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==History== | ==History== | ||
Guinea is a predominantly Islamic country, with Muslims representing 85 percent of the population. Guinea's people belong to twenty-four ethnic groups. | Guinea is a predominantly Islamic country, with Muslims representing 85 percent of the population. Guinea's people belong to twenty-four ethnic groups. | ||
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1958 - France's withdrawal resulted in punitive economic reprisals, including the end of all French aid and investment. Guinea subsequently quickly aligned itself with the Soviet Union and adopted socialist policies. This alliance was short-lived, however, as Guinea moved towards a Chinese model of socialism<br> | 1958 - France's withdrawal resulted in punitive economic reprisals, including the end of all French aid and investment. Guinea subsequently quickly aligned itself with the Soviet Union and adopted socialist policies. This alliance was short-lived, however, as Guinea moved towards a Chinese model of socialism<br> | ||
2014 - The World Health Organization said that Guinea's Ministry of Health had reported an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Guinea<br> | 2014 - The World Health Organization said that Guinea's Ministry of Health had reported an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Guinea<br> | ||
[[Category:Guinea]] | [[Category:Guinea]] | ||
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