Languages of Guinea

The Republic of Guinea is a multilingual country, with over 40 languages spoken. The official language is French, which was inherited from colonial rule.

Languages of Guinea
OfficialFrench
NationalFula, Maninka, Susu, Kissi, Kpelle (also known in French as Guerzé), Loma
VernacularAfrican French
ForeignEnglish
SignedAmerican Sign Language (Francophone African Sign Language)
Keyboard layout
French AZERTY
interethnicFrench, Fula

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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