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===People===
Guinea's population comprises moreof than24 20distinct ethnic groups.
 
The Fulas or Fulani (French: Peuls; Fula: Fulɓe), comprise 30% of the population and are mostly found in the Futa Djallon region. The Mandinka, also known as Mandingo or Malinké, comprise 40% of the population and are mostly found in eastern Guinea concentrated around the Kankan and Kissidougou prefectures. The Soussou, comprising 20%, are predominantly in western areas around the capital Conakry, Forécariah, and Kindia. Smaller ethnic groups make up the remaining 10% of the population, including Kpelle, Kissi, Zialo, Toma and others.
 
===Culture===
The diversity and complementarity of natural ecosystems, the intermingling of ethnic groups from social and cultural activities and practices and a unique political history explain the phenomenal richness of Guinea's culture.
 
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