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Who was elected as President in 2005?
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Context: João Bernardo "Nino" Vieira was elected in 2005 as President of Guinea-Bissau as an independent, being declared winner of the second round by the CNE (Comité Nacional de Eleições). Vieira returned to power in 2005 six years after being ousted from office during a civil war. Previously, he held power for 19 years after taking power in 1980 in a bloodless coup. In that action, he toppled the government of Luís Cabral.. Answer: {'text': ['João Bernardo "Nino" Vieira'], 'answer_start': [0]}. Question:
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What body made the declaration of who won the presidency?
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Context: João Bernardo "Nino" Vieira was elected in 2005 as President of Guinea-Bissau as an independent, being declared winner of the second round by the CNE (Comité Nacional de Eleições). Vieira returned to power in 2005 six years after being ousted from office during a civil war. Previously, he held power for 19 years after taking power in 1980 in a bloodless coup. In that action, he toppled the government of Luís Cabral.. Answer: {'text': ['CNE (Comité Nacional de Eleições)'], 'answer_start': [146]}. Question:
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How long was it since Vieira had held the office of president?
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Context: João Bernardo "Nino" Vieira was elected in 2005 as President of Guinea-Bissau as an independent, being declared winner of the second round by the CNE (Comité Nacional de Eleições). Vieira returned to power in 2005 six years after being ousted from office during a civil war. Previously, he held power for 19 years after taking power in 1980 in a bloodless coup. In that action, he toppled the government of Luís Cabral.. Answer: {'text': ['six years'], 'answer_start': [214]}. Question:
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What year did Vieira first assume power?
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Context: João Bernardo "Nino" Vieira was elected in 2005 as President of Guinea-Bissau as an independent, being declared winner of the second round by the CNE (Comité Nacional de Eleições). Vieira returned to power in 2005 six years after being ousted from office during a civil war. Previously, he held power for 19 years after taking power in 1980 in a bloodless coup. In that action, he toppled the government of Luís Cabral.. Answer: {'text': ['1980'], 'answer_start': [336]}. Question:
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Whose government did Vieira topple in 1980?
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Context: João Bernardo "Nino" Vieira was elected in 2005 as President of Guinea-Bissau as an independent, being declared winner of the second round by the CNE (Comité Nacional de Eleições). Vieira returned to power in 2005 six years after being ousted from office during a civil war. Previously, he held power for 19 years after taking power in 1980 in a bloodless coup. In that action, he toppled the government of Luís Cabral.. Answer: {'text': ['Luís Cabral'], 'answer_start': [407]}. Question:
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What was NOT triggered by Vieira's death?
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Context: He was killed on 2 March 2009, possibly by soldiers in retaliation for the assassination of General Batista Tagme Na Waie, the head of the joint chiefs of staff, killed in an explosion. Vieira's death did not trigger widespread violence, but there were signs of turmoil in the country, according to the advocacy group Swisspeace. Malam Bacai Sanhá was elected after a transition. In the 2009 election to replace the assassinated Vieira, Sanhá was the presidential candidate of the PAIGC while Kumba Ialá was the presidential candidate of the PRS.. Answer: {'text': ['widespread violence'], 'answer_start': [217]}. Question:
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When was Vieira killed?
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Context: He was killed on 2 March 2009, possibly by soldiers in retaliation for the assassination of General Batista Tagme Na Waie, the head of the joint chiefs of staff, killed in an explosion. Vieira's death did not trigger widespread violence, but there were signs of turmoil in the country, according to the advocacy group Swisspeace. Malam Bacai Sanhá was elected after a transition. In the 2009 election to replace the assassinated Vieira, Sanhá was the presidential candidate of the PAIGC while Kumba Ialá was the presidential candidate of the PRS.. Answer: {'text': ['2 March 2009'], 'answer_start': [17]}. Question:
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In the 2009 election, who was the candidate of the PAIGC?
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Context: He was killed on 2 March 2009, possibly by soldiers in retaliation for the assassination of General Batista Tagme Na Waie, the head of the joint chiefs of staff, killed in an explosion. Vieira's death did not trigger widespread violence, but there were signs of turmoil in the country, according to the advocacy group Swisspeace. Malam Bacai Sanhá was elected after a transition. In the 2009 election to replace the assassinated Vieira, Sanhá was the presidential candidate of the PAIGC while Kumba Ialá was the presidential candidate of the PRS.. Answer: {'text': ['Sanhá'], 'answer_start': [437]}. Question:
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In the 2009 election, who was the candidate of the PRS?
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Context: He was killed on 2 March 2009, possibly by soldiers in retaliation for the assassination of General Batista Tagme Na Waie, the head of the joint chiefs of staff, killed in an explosion. Vieira's death did not trigger widespread violence, but there were signs of turmoil in the country, according to the advocacy group Swisspeace. Malam Bacai Sanhá was elected after a transition. In the 2009 election to replace the assassinated Vieira, Sanhá was the presidential candidate of the PAIGC while Kumba Ialá was the presidential candidate of the PRS.. Answer: {'text': ['Kumba Ialá'], 'answer_start': [493]}. Question:
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Who won the 2009 election?
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Context: He was killed on 2 March 2009, possibly by soldiers in retaliation for the assassination of General Batista Tagme Na Waie, the head of the joint chiefs of staff, killed in an explosion. Vieira's death did not trigger widespread violence, but there were signs of turmoil in the country, according to the advocacy group Swisspeace. Malam Bacai Sanhá was elected after a transition. In the 2009 election to replace the assassinated Vieira, Sanhá was the presidential candidate of the PAIGC while Kumba Ialá was the presidential candidate of the PRS.. Answer: {'text': ['Sanhá'], 'answer_start': [437]}. Question:
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When did President Sanha die?
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Context: In 2012, President Rachide Sambu-balde Malam Bacai Sanhá died. He belonged to PAIGC (African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde), one of the two major political parties in Guinea-Bissau, along with the PRS (Party for Social Renewal). There are more than 20 minor parties.. Answer: {'text': ['2012'], 'answer_start': [3]}. Question:
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What party did Sanha belong to?
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Context: In 2012, President Rachide Sambu-balde Malam Bacai Sanhá died. He belonged to PAIGC (African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde), one of the two major political parties in Guinea-Bissau, along with the PRS (Party for Social Renewal). There are more than 20 minor parties.. Answer: {'text': ['PAIGC (African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde)'], 'answer_start': [78]}. Question:
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Besides the PAIGC, what is the other major political party?
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Context: In 2012, President Rachide Sambu-balde Malam Bacai Sanhá died. He belonged to PAIGC (African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde), one of the two major political parties in Guinea-Bissau, along with the PRS (Party for Social Renewal). There are more than 20 minor parties.. Answer: {'text': ['PRS (Party for Social Renewal)'], 'answer_start': [219]}. Question:
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How many minor political parties are there?
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Context: In 2012, President Rachide Sambu-balde Malam Bacai Sanhá died. He belonged to PAIGC (African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde), one of the two major political parties in Guinea-Bissau, along with the PRS (Party for Social Renewal). There are more than 20 minor parties.. Answer: {'text': ['more than 20'], 'answer_start': [261]}. Question:
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What office did Sanha hold in 2012?
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Context: In 2012, President Rachide Sambu-balde Malam Bacai Sanhá died. He belonged to PAIGC (African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde), one of the two major political parties in Guinea-Bissau, along with the PRS (Party for Social Renewal). There are more than 20 minor parties.. Answer: {'text': ['President'], 'answer_start': [9]}. Question:
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How many regions does Guinea-Bissau contain?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is divided into eight regions (regiões) and one autonomous sector (sector autónomo). These, in turn, are subdivided into 37 Sectors. The regions are:. Answer: {'text': ['eight'], 'answer_start': [30]}. Question:
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How many autonomous sectors does Guinea-Bissau contain?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is divided into eight regions (regiões) and one autonomous sector (sector autónomo). These, in turn, are subdivided into 37 Sectors. The regions are:. Answer: {'text': ['one'], 'answer_start': [58]}. Question:
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How many subdivided Sectors does Guinea-Bissau contain?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is divided into eight regions (regiões) and one autonomous sector (sector autónomo). These, in turn, are subdivided into 37 Sectors. The regions are:. Answer: {'text': ['37'], 'answer_start': [135]}. Question:
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What country is on the north border of Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is bordered by Senegal to the north and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west. It lies mostly between latitudes 11° and 13°N (a small area is south of 11°), and longitudes 13° and 17°W.. Answer: {'text': ['Senegal'], 'answer_start': [29]}. Question:
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What country is on the south border of Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is bordered by Senegal to the north and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west. It lies mostly between latitudes 11° and 13°N (a small area is south of 11°), and longitudes 13° and 17°W.. Answer: {'text': ['Guinea'], 'answer_start': [54]}. Question:
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What is to the west of Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is bordered by Senegal to the north and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west. It lies mostly between latitudes 11° and 13°N (a small area is south of 11°), and longitudes 13° and 17°W.. Answer: {'text': ['Atlantic Ocean'], 'answer_start': [93]}. Question:
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What latitudes does Guinea-Bissau mostly lie between?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is bordered by Senegal to the north and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west. It lies mostly between latitudes 11° and 13°N (a small area is south of 11°), and longitudes 13° and 17°W.. Answer: {'text': ['11° and 13°N'], 'answer_start': [154]}. Question:
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What longitudes does Guinea-Bissau mostly lie between?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is bordered by Senegal to the north and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west. It lies mostly between latitudes 11° and 13°N (a small area is south of 11°), and longitudes 13° and 17°W.. Answer: {'text': ['13° and 17°W'], 'answer_start': [214]}. Question:
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Guinea-Bissau is larger than what two countries?
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Context: At 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi), the country is larger in size than Taiwan or Belgium. It lies at a low altitude; its highest point is 300 metres (984 ft). The terrain of is mostly low coastal plain with swamps of Guinean mangroves rising to Guinean forest-savanna mosaic in the east. Its monsoon-like rainy season alternates with periods of hot, dry harmattan winds blowing from the Sahara. The Bijagos Archipelago lies off of the mainland.. Answer: {'text': ['Taiwan or Belgium'], 'answer_start': [79]}. Question:
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How high is the highest point in Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: At 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi), the country is larger in size than Taiwan or Belgium. It lies at a low altitude; its highest point is 300 metres (984 ft). The terrain of is mostly low coastal plain with swamps of Guinean mangroves rising to Guinean forest-savanna mosaic in the east. Its monsoon-like rainy season alternates with periods of hot, dry harmattan winds blowing from the Sahara. The Bijagos Archipelago lies off of the mainland.. Answer: {'text': ['300 metres (984 ft)'], 'answer_start': [146]}. Question:
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What archipelago lies off the mainland?
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Context: At 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi), the country is larger in size than Taiwan or Belgium. It lies at a low altitude; its highest point is 300 metres (984 ft). The terrain of is mostly low coastal plain with swamps of Guinean mangroves rising to Guinean forest-savanna mosaic in the east. Its monsoon-like rainy season alternates with periods of hot, dry harmattan winds blowing from the Sahara. The Bijagos Archipelago lies off of the mainland.. Answer: {'text': ['Bijagos'], 'answer_start': [407]}. Question:
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How many square kilometers is Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: At 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi), the country is larger in size than Taiwan or Belgium. It lies at a low altitude; its highest point is 300 metres (984 ft). The terrain of is mostly low coastal plain with swamps of Guinean mangroves rising to Guinean forest-savanna mosaic in the east. Its monsoon-like rainy season alternates with periods of hot, dry harmattan winds blowing from the Sahara. The Bijagos Archipelago lies off of the mainland.. Answer: {'text': ['36,125'], 'answer_start': [3]}. Question:
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Where does Guinea-Bissau get its hot dry winds from?
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Context: At 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi), the country is larger in size than Taiwan or Belgium. It lies at a low altitude; its highest point is 300 metres (984 ft). The terrain of is mostly low coastal plain with swamps of Guinean mangroves rising to Guinean forest-savanna mosaic in the east. Its monsoon-like rainy season alternates with periods of hot, dry harmattan winds blowing from the Sahara. The Bijagos Archipelago lies off of the mainland.. Answer: {'text': ['the Sahara'], 'answer_start': [391]}. Question:
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What is the average rainfall in Bissau, in millimetres?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is warm all year around and there is little temperature fluctuation; it averages 26.3 °C (79.3 °F). The average rainfall for Bissau is 2,024 millimetres (79.7 in) although this is almost entirely accounted for during the rainy season which falls between June and September/October. From December through April, the country experiences drought.. Answer: {'text': ['2,024'], 'answer_start': [149]}. Question:
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When is the rainy season in Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is warm all year around and there is little temperature fluctuation; it averages 26.3 °C (79.3 °F). The average rainfall for Bissau is 2,024 millimetres (79.7 in) although this is almost entirely accounted for during the rainy season which falls between June and September/October. From December through April, the country experiences drought.. Answer: {'text': ['between June and September/October'], 'answer_start': [260]}. Question:
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What does the country experience from December through April?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is warm all year around and there is little temperature fluctuation; it averages 26.3 °C (79.3 °F). The average rainfall for Bissau is 2,024 millimetres (79.7 in) although this is almost entirely accounted for during the rainy season which falls between June and September/October. From December through April, the country experiences drought.. Answer: {'text': ['drought'], 'answer_start': [349]}. Question:
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When is Guinea-Bissau warm?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is warm all year around and there is little temperature fluctuation; it averages 26.3 °C (79.3 °F). The average rainfall for Bissau is 2,024 millimetres (79.7 in) although this is almost entirely accounted for during the rainy season which falls between June and September/October. From December through April, the country experiences drought.. Answer: {'text': ['all year around'], 'answer_start': [22]}. Question:
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What is the average temperature in Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau is warm all year around and there is little temperature fluctuation; it averages 26.3 °C (79.3 °F). The average rainfall for Bissau is 2,024 millimetres (79.7 in) although this is almost entirely accounted for during the rainy season which falls between June and September/October. From December through April, the country experiences drought.. Answer: {'text': ['26.3 °C (79.3 °F)'], 'answer_start': [95]}. Question:
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How much of the population lives below the poverty line?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau's GDP per capita is one of the lowest in the world, and its Human Development Index is one of the lowest on earth. More than two-thirds of the population lives below the poverty line. The economy depends mainly on agriculture; fish, cashew nuts and ground nuts are its major exports.. Answer: {'text': ['More than two-thirds'], 'answer_start': [129]}. Question:
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What are Guinea-Bissau's major exports?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau's GDP per capita is one of the lowest in the world, and its Human Development Index is one of the lowest on earth. More than two-thirds of the population lives below the poverty line. The economy depends mainly on agriculture; fish, cashew nuts and ground nuts are its major exports.. Answer: {'text': ['fish, cashew nuts and ground nuts'], 'answer_start': [241]}. Question:
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What per capita index does Guinea-Bissau rank as one of the lowest in the world?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau's GDP per capita is one of the lowest in the world, and its Human Development Index is one of the lowest on earth. More than two-thirds of the population lives below the poverty line. The economy depends mainly on agriculture; fish, cashew nuts and ground nuts are its major exports.. Answer: {'text': ['GDP'], 'answer_start': [16]}. Question:
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For what index does Guinea-Bissau rank as one of the lowest on earth?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau's GDP per capita is one of the lowest in the world, and its Human Development Index is one of the lowest on earth. More than two-thirds of the population lives below the poverty line. The economy depends mainly on agriculture; fish, cashew nuts and ground nuts are its major exports.. Answer: {'text': ['Human Development Index'], 'answer_start': [74]}. Question:
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What area depends on agriculture in Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau's GDP per capita is one of the lowest in the world, and its Human Development Index is one of the lowest on earth. More than two-thirds of the population lives below the poverty line. The economy depends mainly on agriculture; fish, cashew nuts and ground nuts are its major exports.. Answer: {'text': ['The economy'], 'answer_start': [198]}. Question:
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Political instability has resulted in what type of economic activity?
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Context: A long period of political instability has resulted in depressed economic activity, deteriorating social conditions, and increased macroeconomic imbalances. It takes longer on average to register a new business in Guinea-Bissau (233 days or about 33 weeks) than in any other country in the world except Suriname. [The Economist, Pocket World in Figures, 2008 Edition, London: Profile Books]. Answer: {'text': ['depressed'], 'answer_start': [55]}. Question:
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Political instability has resulted in what description of social conditions?
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Context: A long period of political instability has resulted in depressed economic activity, deteriorating social conditions, and increased macroeconomic imbalances. It takes longer on average to register a new business in Guinea-Bissau (233 days or about 33 weeks) than in any other country in the world except Suriname. [The Economist, Pocket World in Figures, 2008 Edition, London: Profile Books]. Answer: {'text': ['deteriorating'], 'answer_start': [84]}. Question:
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What type of imbalances have increased as a result of the instability?
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Context: A long period of political instability has resulted in depressed economic activity, deteriorating social conditions, and increased macroeconomic imbalances. It takes longer on average to register a new business in Guinea-Bissau (233 days or about 33 weeks) than in any other country in the world except Suriname. [The Economist, Pocket World in Figures, 2008 Edition, London: Profile Books]. Answer: {'text': ['macroeconomic'], 'answer_start': [131]}. Question:
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How long does it take to register a business in Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: A long period of political instability has resulted in depressed economic activity, deteriorating social conditions, and increased macroeconomic imbalances. It takes longer on average to register a new business in Guinea-Bissau (233 days or about 33 weeks) than in any other country in the world except Suriname. [The Economist, Pocket World in Figures, 2008 Edition, London: Profile Books]. Answer: {'text': ['233 days or about 33 weeks'], 'answer_start': [229]}. Question:
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What is the one country that takes longer than Guinea-Bissau to register a business?
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Context: A long period of political instability has resulted in depressed economic activity, deteriorating social conditions, and increased macroeconomic imbalances. It takes longer on average to register a new business in Guinea-Bissau (233 days or about 33 weeks) than in any other country in the world except Suriname. [The Economist, Pocket World in Figures, 2008 Edition, London: Profile Books]. Answer: {'text': ['Suriname'], 'answer_start': [303]}. Question:
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What did the main political parties sign to help the economy?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau has started to show some economic advances after a pact of stability was signed by the main political parties of the country, leading to an IMF-backed structural reform program. The key challenges for the country in the period ahead are to achieve fiscal discipline, rebuild public administration, improve the economic climate for private investment, and promote economic diversification. After the country became independent from Portugal in 1974 due to the Portuguese Colonial War and the Carnation Revolution, the rapid exodus of the Portuguese civilian, military, and political authorities resulted in considerable damage to the country's economic infrastructure, social order, and standard of living.. Answer: {'text': ['a pact of stability'], 'answer_start': [63]}. Question:
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What organization backed a structural reform program?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau has started to show some economic advances after a pact of stability was signed by the main political parties of the country, leading to an IMF-backed structural reform program. The key challenges for the country in the period ahead are to achieve fiscal discipline, rebuild public administration, improve the economic climate for private investment, and promote economic diversification. After the country became independent from Portugal in 1974 due to the Portuguese Colonial War and the Carnation Revolution, the rapid exodus of the Portuguese civilian, military, and political authorities resulted in considerable damage to the country's economic infrastructure, social order, and standard of living.. Answer: {'text': ['IMF'], 'answer_start': [154]}. Question:
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When did Guinea-Bissau become independent?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau has started to show some economic advances after a pact of stability was signed by the main political parties of the country, leading to an IMF-backed structural reform program. The key challenges for the country in the period ahead are to achieve fiscal discipline, rebuild public administration, improve the economic climate for private investment, and promote economic diversification. After the country became independent from Portugal in 1974 due to the Portuguese Colonial War and the Carnation Revolution, the rapid exodus of the Portuguese civilian, military, and political authorities resulted in considerable damage to the country's economic infrastructure, social order, and standard of living.. Answer: {'text': ['1974'], 'answer_start': [457]}. Question:
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What country left Guinea-Bissau in 1974?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau has started to show some economic advances after a pact of stability was signed by the main political parties of the country, leading to an IMF-backed structural reform program. The key challenges for the country in the period ahead are to achieve fiscal discipline, rebuild public administration, improve the economic climate for private investment, and promote economic diversification. After the country became independent from Portugal in 1974 due to the Portuguese Colonial War and the Carnation Revolution, the rapid exodus of the Portuguese civilian, military, and political authorities resulted in considerable damage to the country's economic infrastructure, social order, and standard of living.. Answer: {'text': ['Portugal'], 'answer_start': [445]}. Question:
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What happened in Portugal that contributed to Guinea-Bissau's independence?
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Context: Guinea-Bissau has started to show some economic advances after a pact of stability was signed by the main political parties of the country, leading to an IMF-backed structural reform program. The key challenges for the country in the period ahead are to achieve fiscal discipline, rebuild public administration, improve the economic climate for private investment, and promote economic diversification. After the country became independent from Portugal in 1974 due to the Portuguese Colonial War and the Carnation Revolution, the rapid exodus of the Portuguese civilian, military, and political authorities resulted in considerable damage to the country's economic infrastructure, social order, and standard of living.. Answer: {'text': ['the Portuguese Colonial War and the Carnation Revolution'], 'answer_start': [469]}. Question:
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In what year did Guinea-Bissau start to bring some internal monetary stability to the country?
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Context: After several years of economic downturn and political instability, in 1997, Guinea-Bissau entered the CFA franc monetary system, bringing about some internal monetary stability. The civil war that took place in 1998 and 1999, and a military coup in September 2003 again disrupted economic activity, leaving a substantial part of the economic and social infrastructure in ruins and intensifying the already widespread poverty. Following the parliamentary elections in March 2004 and presidential elections in July 2005, the country is trying to recover from the long period of instability, despite a still-fragile political situation.. Answer: {'text': ['1997'], 'answer_start': [71]}. Question:
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What did the government do in 1997 to increase monetary stability?
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Context: After several years of economic downturn and political instability, in 1997, Guinea-Bissau entered the CFA franc monetary system, bringing about some internal monetary stability. The civil war that took place in 1998 and 1999, and a military coup in September 2003 again disrupted economic activity, leaving a substantial part of the economic and social infrastructure in ruins and intensifying the already widespread poverty. Following the parliamentary elections in March 2004 and presidential elections in July 2005, the country is trying to recover from the long period of instability, despite a still-fragile political situation.. Answer: {'text': ['entered the CFA franc monetary system'], 'answer_start': [91]}. Question:
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What years did the civil war take place?
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Context: After several years of economic downturn and political instability, in 1997, Guinea-Bissau entered the CFA franc monetary system, bringing about some internal monetary stability. The civil war that took place in 1998 and 1999, and a military coup in September 2003 again disrupted economic activity, leaving a substantial part of the economic and social infrastructure in ruins and intensifying the already widespread poverty. Following the parliamentary elections in March 2004 and presidential elections in July 2005, the country is trying to recover from the long period of instability, despite a still-fragile political situation.. Answer: {'text': ['1998 and 1999'], 'answer_start': [212]}. Question:
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When was there a military coup in Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: After several years of economic downturn and political instability, in 1997, Guinea-Bissau entered the CFA franc monetary system, bringing about some internal monetary stability. The civil war that took place in 1998 and 1999, and a military coup in September 2003 again disrupted economic activity, leaving a substantial part of the economic and social infrastructure in ruins and intensifying the already widespread poverty. Following the parliamentary elections in March 2004 and presidential elections in July 2005, the country is trying to recover from the long period of instability, despite a still-fragile political situation.. Answer: {'text': ['September 2003'], 'answer_start': [250]}. Question:
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When were parliamentary elections held?
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Context: After several years of economic downturn and political instability, in 1997, Guinea-Bissau entered the CFA franc monetary system, bringing about some internal monetary stability. The civil war that took place in 1998 and 1999, and a military coup in September 2003 again disrupted economic activity, leaving a substantial part of the economic and social infrastructure in ruins and intensifying the already widespread poverty. Following the parliamentary elections in March 2004 and presidential elections in July 2005, the country is trying to recover from the long period of instability, despite a still-fragile political situation.. Answer: {'text': ['March 2004'], 'answer_start': [468]}. Question:
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When did drug traffickers begin to use Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Beginning around 2005, drug traffickers based in Latin America began to use Guinea-Bissau, along with several neighboring West African nations, as a transshipment point to Europe for cocaine. The nation was described by a United Nations official as being at risk for becoming a "narco-state". The government and the military have done little to stop drug trafficking, which increased after the 2012 coup d'état.. Answer: {'text': ['2005'], 'answer_start': [17]}. Question:
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Where did the drug traffickers come from?
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Context: Beginning around 2005, drug traffickers based in Latin America began to use Guinea-Bissau, along with several neighboring West African nations, as a transshipment point to Europe for cocaine. The nation was described by a United Nations official as being at risk for becoming a "narco-state". The government and the military have done little to stop drug trafficking, which increased after the 2012 coup d'état.. Answer: {'text': ['Latin America'], 'answer_start': [49]}. Question:
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What was the final destination of the drugs going through Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Beginning around 2005, drug traffickers based in Latin America began to use Guinea-Bissau, along with several neighboring West African nations, as a transshipment point to Europe for cocaine. The nation was described by a United Nations official as being at risk for becoming a "narco-state". The government and the military have done little to stop drug trafficking, which increased after the 2012 coup d'état.. Answer: {'text': ['Europe'], 'answer_start': [172]}. Question:
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Who described Guinea-Bissau as being at risk for becoming a "narco-state"?
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Context: Beginning around 2005, drug traffickers based in Latin America began to use Guinea-Bissau, along with several neighboring West African nations, as a transshipment point to Europe for cocaine. The nation was described by a United Nations official as being at risk for becoming a "narco-state". The government and the military have done little to stop drug trafficking, which increased after the 2012 coup d'état.. Answer: {'text': ['a United Nations official'], 'answer_start': [220]}. Question:
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Who has done little to stop drug trafficking in the country?
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Context: Beginning around 2005, drug traffickers based in Latin America began to use Guinea-Bissau, along with several neighboring West African nations, as a transshipment point to Europe for cocaine. The nation was described by a United Nations official as being at risk for becoming a "narco-state". The government and the military have done little to stop drug trafficking, which increased after the 2012 coup d'état.. Answer: {'text': ['The government and the military'], 'answer_start': [293]}. Question:
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What was the population of Guinea-Bissau in 1950?
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Context: According to the 2010 revison of the UN World Population Prospects, Guinea-Bissau's population was 1,515,000 in 2010, compared to 518,000 in 1950. The proportion of the population below the age of 15 in 2010 was 41.3%, 55.4% were aged between 15 and 65 years of age, while 3.3% were aged 65 years or older.. Answer: {'text': ['518,000'], 'answer_start': [130]}. Question:
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What was the population of Guinea-Bissau in 2010?
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Context: According to the 2010 revison of the UN World Population Prospects, Guinea-Bissau's population was 1,515,000 in 2010, compared to 518,000 in 1950. The proportion of the population below the age of 15 in 2010 was 41.3%, 55.4% were aged between 15 and 65 years of age, while 3.3% were aged 65 years or older.. Answer: {'text': ['1,515,000'], 'answer_start': [99]}. Question:
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What is the source of the population data?
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Context: According to the 2010 revison of the UN World Population Prospects, Guinea-Bissau's population was 1,515,000 in 2010, compared to 518,000 in 1950. The proportion of the population below the age of 15 in 2010 was 41.3%, 55.4% were aged between 15 and 65 years of age, while 3.3% were aged 65 years or older.. Answer: {'text': ['the 2010 revison of the UN World Population Prospects'], 'answer_start': [13]}. Question:
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What percentage of the population was below the age of 15?
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Context: According to the 2010 revison of the UN World Population Prospects, Guinea-Bissau's population was 1,515,000 in 2010, compared to 518,000 in 1950. The proportion of the population below the age of 15 in 2010 was 41.3%, 55.4% were aged between 15 and 65 years of age, while 3.3% were aged 65 years or older.. Answer: {'text': ['41.3%'], 'answer_start': [212]}. Question:
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What percentage of the population was 65 or older?
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Context: According to the 2010 revison of the UN World Population Prospects, Guinea-Bissau's population was 1,515,000 in 2010, compared to 518,000 in 1950. The proportion of the population below the age of 15 in 2010 was 41.3%, 55.4% were aged between 15 and 65 years of age, while 3.3% were aged 65 years or older.. Answer: {'text': ['3.3%'], 'answer_start': [273]}. Question:
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What natives comprise a very small percentage of the population?
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Context: Portuguese natives comprise a very small percentage of Guinea-Bissauans. After Guinea-Bissau gained independence, most of the Portuguese nationals left the country. The country has a tiny Chinese population. These include traders and merchants of mixed Portuguese and Chinese ancestry from Macau, a former Asian Portuguese colony.. Answer: {'text': ['Portuguese'], 'answer_start': [0]}. Question:
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Who left the country after Guinea-Bissau gained independence?
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Context: Portuguese natives comprise a very small percentage of Guinea-Bissauans. After Guinea-Bissau gained independence, most of the Portuguese nationals left the country. The country has a tiny Chinese population. These include traders and merchants of mixed Portuguese and Chinese ancestry from Macau, a former Asian Portuguese colony.. Answer: {'text': ['Portuguese nationals'], 'answer_start': [126]}. Question:
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What ethnic group has a tiny population in Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Portuguese natives comprise a very small percentage of Guinea-Bissauans. After Guinea-Bissau gained independence, most of the Portuguese nationals left the country. The country has a tiny Chinese population. These include traders and merchants of mixed Portuguese and Chinese ancestry from Macau, a former Asian Portuguese colony.. Answer: {'text': ['Chinese'], 'answer_start': [188]}. Question:
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What is the name of a former Asian Portuguese colony?
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Context: Portuguese natives comprise a very small percentage of Guinea-Bissauans. After Guinea-Bissau gained independence, most of the Portuguese nationals left the country. The country has a tiny Chinese population. These include traders and merchants of mixed Portuguese and Chinese ancestry from Macau, a former Asian Portuguese colony.. Answer: {'text': ['Macau'], 'answer_start': [290]}. Question:
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What is the ancestry of the Chinese population in Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Portuguese natives comprise a very small percentage of Guinea-Bissauans. After Guinea-Bissau gained independence, most of the Portuguese nationals left the country. The country has a tiny Chinese population. These include traders and merchants of mixed Portuguese and Chinese ancestry from Macau, a former Asian Portuguese colony.. Answer: {'text': ['mixed Portuguese and Chinese ancestry'], 'answer_start': [247]}. Question:
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What percentage of the population speaks Kriol?
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Context: 14% of the population speaks the official language Portuguese, the language of government and national communication during centuries of colonial rule. 44% speak Kriol, a Portuguese-based creole language, which is effectively a national language of communication among groups. The remainder speak a variety of native African languages unique to ethnicities.. Answer: {'text': ['44%'], 'answer_start': [152]}. Question:
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What is the official language of Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: 14% of the population speaks the official language Portuguese, the language of government and national communication during centuries of colonial rule. 44% speak Kriol, a Portuguese-based creole language, which is effectively a national language of communication among groups. The remainder speak a variety of native African languages unique to ethnicities.. Answer: {'text': ['Portuguese'], 'answer_start': [51]}. Question:
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How long was Guinea-Bissau under colonial rule?
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Context: 14% of the population speaks the official language Portuguese, the language of government and national communication during centuries of colonial rule. 44% speak Kriol, a Portuguese-based creole language, which is effectively a national language of communication among groups. The remainder speak a variety of native African languages unique to ethnicities.. Answer: {'text': ['centuries'], 'answer_start': [124]}. Question:
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What type of language is Kriol?
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Context: 14% of the population speaks the official language Portuguese, the language of government and national communication during centuries of colonial rule. 44% speak Kriol, a Portuguese-based creole language, which is effectively a national language of communication among groups. The remainder speak a variety of native African languages unique to ethnicities.. Answer: {'text': ['a Portuguese-based creole language'], 'answer_start': [169]}. Question:
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What is the second language for most Portuguese in Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Most Portuguese and Mestiços speak one of the African languages and Kriol as second languages. French is also taught in schools because Guinea-Bissau is surrounded by French-speaking nations. Guinea-Bissau is a full member of the Francophonie.. Answer: {'text': ['Kriol'], 'answer_start': [68]}. Question:
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Why is French taught in school?
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Context: Most Portuguese and Mestiços speak one of the African languages and Kriol as second languages. French is also taught in schools because Guinea-Bissau is surrounded by French-speaking nations. Guinea-Bissau is a full member of the Francophonie.. Answer: {'text': ['Guinea-Bissau is surrounded by French-speaking nations.'], 'answer_start': [136]}. Question:
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What is Guinea-Bissau a full member of?
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Context: Most Portuguese and Mestiços speak one of the African languages and Kriol as second languages. French is also taught in schools because Guinea-Bissau is surrounded by French-speaking nations. Guinea-Bissau is a full member of the Francophonie.. Answer: {'text': ['the Francophonie'], 'answer_start': [226]}. Question:
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Who speaks both African languages and Kriol?
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Context: Most Portuguese and Mestiços speak one of the African languages and Kriol as second languages. French is also taught in schools because Guinea-Bissau is surrounded by French-speaking nations. Guinea-Bissau is a full member of the Francophonie.. Answer: {'text': ['Most Portuguese and Mestiços'], 'answer_start': [0]}. Question:
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In the 20th century most people practiced some form of what faith?
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Context: Throughout the 20th century, most Bissau-Guineans practiced some form of Animism. In the early 21st century, many have adopted Islam, which is now practiced by 50% of the country's population. Most of Guinea-Bissau's Muslims are of the Sunni denomination with approximately 2% belonging to the Ahmadiyya sect.. Answer: {'text': ['Animism.'], 'answer_start': [73]}. Question:
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What religion was adopted by the population in the early 21st century?
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Context: Throughout the 20th century, most Bissau-Guineans practiced some form of Animism. In the early 21st century, many have adopted Islam, which is now practiced by 50% of the country's population. Most of Guinea-Bissau's Muslims are of the Sunni denomination with approximately 2% belonging to the Ahmadiyya sect.. Answer: {'text': ['Islam'], 'answer_start': [127]}. Question:
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What percentage of the population now practices Islam?
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Context: Throughout the 20th century, most Bissau-Guineans practiced some form of Animism. In the early 21st century, many have adopted Islam, which is now practiced by 50% of the country's population. Most of Guinea-Bissau's Muslims are of the Sunni denomination with approximately 2% belonging to the Ahmadiyya sect.. Answer: {'text': ['50%'], 'answer_start': [160]}. Question:
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What denomination are the majority of Guinea-Bissau's muslims?
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Context: Throughout the 20th century, most Bissau-Guineans practiced some form of Animism. In the early 21st century, many have adopted Islam, which is now practiced by 50% of the country's population. Most of Guinea-Bissau's Muslims are of the Sunni denomination with approximately 2% belonging to the Ahmadiyya sect.. Answer: {'text': ['Sunni'], 'answer_start': [236]}. Question:
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What sect does 2% of the population belong to?
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Context: Throughout the 20th century, most Bissau-Guineans practiced some form of Animism. In the early 21st century, many have adopted Islam, which is now practiced by 50% of the country's population. Most of Guinea-Bissau's Muslims are of the Sunni denomination with approximately 2% belonging to the Ahmadiyya sect.. Answer: {'text': ['Ahmadiyya'], 'answer_start': [294]}. Question:
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What percentage of the population is Christian?
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Context: Approximately 10% of the country's population belong to the Christian community, and 40% continue to hold Indigenous beliefs. These statistics can be misleading, however, as many residents practice syncretic forms of Islamic and Christian faiths, combining their practices with traditional African beliefs.. Answer: {'text': ['Approximately 10%'], 'answer_start': [0]}. Question:
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What percentage of the population continues to hold indigenous beliefs?
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Context: Approximately 10% of the country's population belong to the Christian community, and 40% continue to hold Indigenous beliefs. These statistics can be misleading, however, as many residents practice syncretic forms of Islamic and Christian faiths, combining their practices with traditional African beliefs.. Answer: {'text': ['40%'], 'answer_start': [85]}. Question:
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What forms of Islamic and Christian faiths do many residents practice?
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Context: Approximately 10% of the country's population belong to the Christian community, and 40% continue to hold Indigenous beliefs. These statistics can be misleading, however, as many residents practice syncretic forms of Islamic and Christian faiths, combining their practices with traditional African beliefs.. Answer: {'text': ['syncretic'], 'answer_start': [198]}. Question:
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What do many residents combine with Islamic and Christian practices?
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Context: Approximately 10% of the country's population belong to the Christian community, and 40% continue to hold Indigenous beliefs. These statistics can be misleading, however, as many residents practice syncretic forms of Islamic and Christian faiths, combining their practices with traditional African beliefs.. Answer: {'text': ['traditional African beliefs'], 'answer_start': [278]}. Question:
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What infection has a very small prevalence in Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: The prevalence of HIV-infection among the adult population is 1.8%. Only 20% of infected pregnant women receive anti retroviral coverage to prevent transmission to newborns.. Answer: {'text': ['HIV'], 'answer_start': [18]}. Question:
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What percentage of the adult population has an HIV-infection?
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Context: The prevalence of HIV-infection among the adult population is 1.8%. Only 20% of infected pregnant women receive anti retroviral coverage to prevent transmission to newborns.. Answer: {'text': ['1.8%'], 'answer_start': [62]}. Question:
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How many HIV-infected pregnant women receive retroviral coverage?
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Context: The prevalence of HIV-infection among the adult population is 1.8%. Only 20% of infected pregnant women receive anti retroviral coverage to prevent transmission to newborns.. Answer: {'text': ['20%'], 'answer_start': [73]}. Question:
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What does retroviral coverage help prevent?
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Context: The prevalence of HIV-infection among the adult population is 1.8%. Only 20% of infected pregnant women receive anti retroviral coverage to prevent transmission to newborns.. Answer: {'text': ['transmission to newborns'], 'answer_start': [148]}. Question:
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Who receives retroviral coverage?
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Context: The prevalence of HIV-infection among the adult population is 1.8%. Only 20% of infected pregnant women receive anti retroviral coverage to prevent transmission to newborns.. Answer: {'text': ['infected pregnant women'], 'answer_start': [80]}. Question:
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What kills more residents than AIDS?
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Context: Malaria kills more residents; 9% of the population have reported infection, It causes three times as many deaths as AIDS. In 2008, fewer than half of children younger than five slept under antimalaria nets or had access to antimalarial drugs.. Answer: {'text': ['Malaria'], 'answer_start': [0]}. Question:
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What percentage of the population has Malaria?
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Context: Malaria kills more residents; 9% of the population have reported infection, It causes three times as many deaths as AIDS. In 2008, fewer than half of children younger than five slept under antimalaria nets or had access to antimalarial drugs.. Answer: {'text': ['9%'], 'answer_start': [30]}. Question:
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How many more deaths does malaria cause vs. AIDS?
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Context: Malaria kills more residents; 9% of the population have reported infection, It causes three times as many deaths as AIDS. In 2008, fewer than half of children younger than five slept under antimalaria nets or had access to antimalarial drugs.. Answer: {'text': ['three times as many'], 'answer_start': [86]}. Question:
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How many children under five slept under antimalaria nets in 2008?
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Context: Malaria kills more residents; 9% of the population have reported infection, It causes three times as many deaths as AIDS. In 2008, fewer than half of children younger than five slept under antimalaria nets or had access to antimalarial drugs.. Answer: {'text': ['fewer than half'], 'answer_start': [131]}. Question:
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What type of drugs did many young children not have access to in 2008?
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Context: Malaria kills more residents; 9% of the population have reported infection, It causes three times as many deaths as AIDS. In 2008, fewer than half of children younger than five slept under antimalaria nets or had access to antimalarial drugs.. Answer: {'text': ['antimalarial'], 'answer_start': [223]}. Question:
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What type of disease was reported to be on the rise in Guinea-Bissau?
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Context: Despite lowering rates in surrounding countries, cholera rates were reported in November 2012 to be on the rise, with 1,500 cases reported and nine deaths. A 2008 cholera epidemic in Guinea-Bissau affected 14,222 people and killed 225.. Answer: {'text': ['cholera'], 'answer_start': [49]}. Question:
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How many died from cholera in a November 2012 report?
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Context: Despite lowering rates in surrounding countries, cholera rates were reported in November 2012 to be on the rise, with 1,500 cases reported and nine deaths. A 2008 cholera epidemic in Guinea-Bissau affected 14,222 people and killed 225.. Answer: {'text': ['nine'], 'answer_start': [143]}. Question:
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How many died from cholera in a 2008 epidemic?
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Context: Despite lowering rates in surrounding countries, cholera rates were reported in November 2012 to be on the rise, with 1,500 cases reported and nine deaths. A 2008 cholera epidemic in Guinea-Bissau affected 14,222 people and killed 225.. Answer: {'text': ['225'], 'answer_start': [231]}. Question:
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Where are there reported cholera rates that are lowering?
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Context: Despite lowering rates in surrounding countries, cholera rates were reported in November 2012 to be on the rise, with 1,500 cases reported and nine deaths. A 2008 cholera epidemic in Guinea-Bissau affected 14,222 people and killed 225.. Answer: {'text': ['surrounding countries'], 'answer_start': [26]}. Question:
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How many people were affected by the 2008 cholera epidemic?
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Context: Despite lowering rates in surrounding countries, cholera rates were reported in November 2012 to be on the rise, with 1,500 cases reported and nine deaths. A 2008 cholera epidemic in Guinea-Bissau affected 14,222 people and killed 225.. Answer: {'text': ['14,222'], 'answer_start': [206]}. Question:
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