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What crops are cultivated in the Guinea Highlands?
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The Guinea Highlands are a mountainous plateau region where agriculture is a vital activity for the local population. The primary crops cultivated in this area include:
- Grains: Rice, fonio (a crabgrass cereal), and corn (maize).1
- Cash Crops: Coffee, oil palm, and kola nuts.1
These crops are grown by various groups inhabiting the plateau, including the Kpelle, Malinke, and Kisi peoples.1