Republic Of Guinea (Noun)
Meaning
A republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Republic of Guinea is rich in natural resources, with major mineral deposits including bauxite, gold, and diamonds.
- Guinea gained its independence fromFrance in 1958, and was renamed the Republic of Guinea immediately afterward.
- The Republic of Guinea achieved independence on October 2, 1958, as one of the first African countries to break free from French rule.
- The Republic of Guinea extends from the Atlantic coast in western Africa more than 500 miles inland across the mountainous Fouta Djalon region.
- The Republic of Guinea has strong cultural ties to the other French-speaking West African countries.