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Which languages are spoken in Guineaâs Forest Region?
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In the Forest Region of Guinea, the primary languages spoken are Kpelle (also known as Guerzé), Loma (Toma), and Kisi.12
While French serves as the official language of the country, these local languages are central to the linguistic landscape of the Forest Region. It is important to note that these languages are distinct from those spoken in other parts of the country, such as Susu in Lower Guinea, Pulaar in the Fouta Djallon, and Malinke in Upper Guinea.21