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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Guinea , an archaic term for the west coast of Africa. In its widest sense it has been applied to the region from Angola to Senegal. Parts of the region bore names originating in early colonial trade, notably Grain Coast , Ivory Coast (see Côte d'Ivoire ), Gold Coast (see Ghana , country), and Slave Coast . Characteristic of the coast are dense tropical forests, heavy rainfall, and a hot, humid climate. Today the term refers to the Republic of Guinea , Guinea-Bissau , and Equatorial Guinea . Author not available, GUINEA. , The Columbia Encyclopedia,... Read more

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Guinea Culture Name Guinean Alternate Name Guinea-Conakry Orientation Identification. The origin of the word "Guinea" is unclear. The name came into use among European shippers and map makers in the seventeenth century to refer to the coast of West... Read more

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GUINEA Republic of Guinea R é publique de Guin é e CAPITAL: Conakry FLAG: The national...syli (s), of 100 cauris, was introduced in October 1972, replacing the Guinea franc (GFr); s1 = 10 old Guinea francs. In January 1986 the Guinea franc... Read more

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	Teodoro Obiang: "Quisiera visitar España; soy amigo del Rey": Intereconomia TV entrevista al presidente de Guinea Ecuatorial: en una entrevista concedida a Intereconomía TV, el presidente de Guinea expresa su deseo de recomponer las relaciones diplomáticas con nuestro país y anima a los empresarios españoles a inventir en la ex colonia africana.(Entrevista) ; GUINEA Ecuatorial es el país de moda en África. Se descubri...economía de la antigua colonia española. Hoy Guinea Ecuatorial cuenta con inversiones estadounidenses por valor...que si los empresarios españoles no se instalan en Guinea - donde serán bienvenidos - se debe a que la ... Read more
	Bad government, bad neighbour; Guinea.(Guinea worries the region around it) ; Guinea's looming power vacuum endangers West Africa's recovery BORDERED by Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea has been more stable in recent years than its neighbours...hammer of civil wars, coups and economic crises. But many Guineans now fear the reverse. As Sierra Leone and Liberia grope... Read more
	Guinea pigs as models for cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism ; ABSTRACT Guinea pigs carry the majority of their plasma...human situation are addressed. A review of guinea pigs as models for early atherosclerosis...Nutr. 131: 10-20, 2001. KEY WORDS: * Guinea pigs * lipoprotein metabolism * hepatic... Read more
	New Guinea: Crossing Boundaries and History.(Book Review) ; New Guinea: Crossing Boundaries and History, by Clive...the history of the entire island of New Guinea. In eight chapters and an introduction...spheres and trading systems extant in New Guinea and surrounding lands over the last 5,000... Read more
	Will Papua New Guinea become a 'failed state'?A downward spiral ; 00-00-0000 Papua New Guinea is rich in natural resources. Yet it...downward trajectory continue, Papua New Guinea could become a ''failed state.''At first...of some 800 language groups, Papua New Guinea has remained intact. A peace process... Read more
	WEEKEND: PET SOS: Don't let the fur fly in your hutch!; IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON ADOPTING A GUINEA PIG AND A RABBIT MAKE SURE YOU SEPARATE THEM - OR THERE COULD BE TROUBLE.(Features) ; Byline: Ann Evans GEORGE the guinea pig and Jake the rabbit will make lovely...run RAGS, in Keresley - the rabbit and guinea pig sanctuary - are trying to get across. The sisters say pet rabbits and guinea pigs should not be housed together in... Read more
	The Northeast coast of Papua New Guinea: a bibliographic survey. ; National bibliographies for Papua. New Guinea have been compiled in the past and more...received March 2001 Introduction PAPUA NEW GUINEA (PNG) IS NOW ONE OF THE BETTER-RESEARCHED...bibliographies for the northeast coast of New Guinea. The first was a bibliography, compiled... Read more
	Love of animals spurs sisters to rescue guinea pigs, dogs ; Tired of that pet guinea pig that looked so cute in the pet store...rescue. Latrobe-based Piggie Lovers Inc. Guinea Pig Rescue will pick up the furry rodents...entire downstairs den to the rescued guinea pigs. The Haases take in abandoned, mistreated... Read more
	GUINEA'S NEW GENERATION THESE GLOUCESTER WATERMEN HAVE MIGRATED FROM BIG ISLAND TO THE MAINLAND. BUT AT THIS WEEK'S GUINEA JUBILEE, THEY WILL BE REMINDED OF THEIR HERITAGE, WHICH DATES BACK TO COLONIAL TIMES.(DAILY BREAK) ; Byline: ERIKA REIF, STAFF WRITER MENTION GUINEA to those who've spent time in Gloucester...poles rather than family trees. Even the Guineamen remember the days when everyone in their...breaking down. Many that live in homes on the Guinea marshes - fed by rivers and creeks branching... Read more
	High in protein, low in fat - it's chargrilled super guinea pig British diners will soon be offered a Peruvian delicacy: an extra- large version of the children's pet ; ...MOST people they are lovable pets, but guinea pigs could soon be on the menu at British...people could become more familiar with the guinea- pig cuisine, they might be tempted to...delicious and tastes similar to rabbit." Guinea pigs are already a staple food for Peruvians... Read more

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	Meat production from Guinea fowl. (includes article on how to build an egg incubator)
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	Guinea smelter--the perfect model for Africa? Katrina Manson and James Knight continue their odyssey through West Africa, this month filing an exclusive report from Guinea Conakry on a new aluminium smelter that could transform the country's economy and the people's quality of life.(Business in Africa)(Global Alumina arrives in Guinea)

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