Samorian state
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Samorian state existed in West Africa from roughly 1860 to 1898, with its capital at Bissandugu. Founded by Samory Touré, it expanded from Mali and Guinea into Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. The state was composed of 62 cantons and 10 provinces, representing diverse ethnicities.
Statistics
Area
Not available
Population
300,000