Three countries in Africa have 'Guinea' in their names leaving many people confused. These are: Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and the Republic of Guinea.
Although the countries have similar names, each has its unique stories.The general theory suggests that the name Guinea was derived from Portuguese in the mid-15th century.
Initially, it served as a generic term referring to the people and areas of West Africa, particularly those along the southern border of the Senegal River – where the now three countries are located.
The names of the countries—Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau—unfolded during the 20th century.
Spain, France, and Portugal collectively held sway over the Guinea region during colonialism before the African countries struggled and succeeded in gaining independence.
Apart from the three Guineas in Africa, there is also another country, Papua New Guinea, which is in Oceania, not in Africa. Its story is also partly linked to the similarities of its people with the people of Africa
Let’s look at the story of each of the three ‘Guineas’ in Africa.
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