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Guinea

Stamps issued: 1958-PRESENT
For period 1944-1958 see French West Africa

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100-franc Sword Dancer from Karana single

Republic in West Africa. Formerly the colony of French Guinea, Guinea became independent on Sept. 28, 1958. After independence, Guinea was aligned with the Soviet Bloc. Since 1984, it has been ruled by the military, although some efforts toward democratization have been made.

Narrative by Linn's Stamp News

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