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gem-squad_v2-train-100 | 56f8d6e09e9bad19000a05c6 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Who was elected as President in 2005? | Who was elected as President in 2005? | [
"Who was elected as President in 2005?"
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"text": [
"João Bernardo \"Nino\" Vieira"
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0
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} |
gem-squad_v2-train-101 | 56f8d6e09e9bad19000a05c7 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What body made the declaration of who won the presidency? | What body made the declaration of who won the presidency? | [
"What body made the declaration of who won the presidency?"
] | {
"text": [
"CNE (Comité Nacional de Eleições)"
],
"answer_start": [
146
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-102 | 56f8d6e09e9bad19000a05c8 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How long was it since Vieira had held the office of president? | How long was it since Vieira had held the office of president? | [
"How long was it since Vieira had held the office of president?"
] | {
"text": [
"six years"
],
"answer_start": [
214
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-103 | 56f8d6e09e9bad19000a05c9 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What year did Vieira first assume power? | What year did Vieira first assume power? | [
"What year did Vieira first assume power?"
] | {
"text": [
"1980"
],
"answer_start": [
336
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-104 | 56f8d6e09e9bad19000a05ca | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Whose government did Vieira topple in 1980? | Whose government did Vieira topple in 1980? | [
"Whose government did Vieira topple in 1980?"
] | {
"text": [
"Luís Cabral"
],
"answer_start": [
407
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-105 | 56f8d7c39b226e1400dd10ca | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What was NOT triggered by Vieira's death? | What was NOT triggered by Vieira's death? | [
"What was NOT triggered by Vieira's death?"
] | {
"text": [
"widespread violence"
],
"answer_start": [
217
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-106 | 56f8d7c39b226e1400dd10cb | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | When was Vieira killed? | When was Vieira killed? | [
"When was Vieira killed?"
] | {
"text": [
"2 March 2009"
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"answer_start": [
17
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-107 | 56f8d7c39b226e1400dd10cc | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | In the 2009 election, who was the candidate of the PAIGC? | In the 2009 election, who was the candidate of the PAIGC? | [
"In the 2009 election, who was the candidate of the PAIGC?"
] | {
"text": [
"Sanhá"
],
"answer_start": [
437
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-108 | 56f8d7c39b226e1400dd10cd | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | In the 2009 election, who was the candidate of the PRS? | In the 2009 election, who was the candidate of the PRS? | [
"In the 2009 election, who was the candidate of the PRS?"
] | {
"text": [
"Kumba Ialá"
],
"answer_start": [
493
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-109 | 56f8d7c39b226e1400dd10ce | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Who won the 2009 election? | Who won the 2009 election? | [
"Who won the 2009 election?"
] | {
"text": [
"Sanhá"
],
"answer_start": [
437
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-110 | 56f8d8959e9bad19000a05e0 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | When did President Sanha die? | When did President Sanha die? | [
"When did President Sanha die?"
] | {
"text": [
"2012"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-111 | 56f8d8959e9bad19000a05e1 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What party did Sanha belong to? | What party did Sanha belong to? | [
"What party did Sanha belong to?"
] | {
"text": [
"PAIGC (African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde)"
],
"answer_start": [
78
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-112 | 56f8d8959e9bad19000a05e2 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Besides the PAIGC, what is the other major political party? | Besides the PAIGC, what is the other major political party? | [
"Besides the PAIGC, what is the other major political party?"
] | {
"text": [
"PRS (Party for Social Renewal)"
],
"answer_start": [
219
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-113 | 56f8d8959e9bad19000a05e3 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How many minor political parties are there? | How many minor political parties are there? | [
"How many minor political parties are there?"
] | {
"text": [
"more than 20"
],
"answer_start": [
261
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-114 | 56f8d8959e9bad19000a05e4 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What office did Sanha hold in 2012? | What office did Sanha hold in 2012? | [
"What office did Sanha hold in 2012?"
] | {
"text": [
"President"
],
"answer_start": [
9
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-115 | 56f8d9349b226e1400dd10da | Guinea-Bissau | 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: | How many regions does Guinea-Bissau contain? | How many regions does Guinea-Bissau contain? | [
"How many regions does Guinea-Bissau contain?"
] | {
"text": [
"eight"
],
"answer_start": [
30
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-116 | 56f8d9349b226e1400dd10db | Guinea-Bissau | 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: | How many autonomous sectors does Guinea-Bissau contain? | How many autonomous sectors does Guinea-Bissau contain? | [
"How many autonomous sectors does Guinea-Bissau contain?"
] | {
"text": [
"one"
],
"answer_start": [
58
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-117 | 56f8d9349b226e1400dd10dc | Guinea-Bissau | 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: | How many subdivided Sectors does Guinea-Bissau contain? | How many subdivided Sectors does Guinea-Bissau contain? | [
"How many subdivided Sectors does Guinea-Bissau contain?"
] | {
"text": [
"37"
],
"answer_start": [
135
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-118 | 56f8d9db9b226e1400dd10e0 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What country is on the north border of Guinea-Bissau? | What country is on the north border of Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What country is on the north border of Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"Senegal"
],
"answer_start": [
29
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-119 | 56f8d9db9b226e1400dd10e1 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What country is on the south border of Guinea-Bissau? | What country is on the south border of Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What country is on the south border of Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"Guinea"
],
"answer_start": [
54
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-120 | 56f8d9db9b226e1400dd10e2 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What is to the west of Guinea-Bissau? | What is to the west of Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What is to the west of Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"Atlantic Ocean"
],
"answer_start": [
93
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-121 | 56f8d9db9b226e1400dd10e3 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What latitudes does Guinea-Bissau mostly lie between? | What latitudes does Guinea-Bissau mostly lie between? | [
"What latitudes does Guinea-Bissau mostly lie between?"
] | {
"text": [
"11° and 13°N"
],
"answer_start": [
154
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-122 | 56f8d9db9b226e1400dd10e4 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What longitudes does Guinea-Bissau mostly lie between? | What longitudes does Guinea-Bissau mostly lie between? | [
"What longitudes does Guinea-Bissau mostly lie between?"
] | {
"text": [
"13° and 17°W"
],
"answer_start": [
214
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-123 | 56f8daad9b226e1400dd10fa | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Guinea-Bissau is larger than what two countries? | Guinea-Bissau is larger than what two countries? | [
"Guinea-Bissau is larger than what two countries?"
] | {
"text": [
"Taiwan or Belgium"
],
"answer_start": [
79
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-124 | 56f8daad9b226e1400dd10fb | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How high is the highest point in Guinea-Bissau? | How high is the highest point in Guinea-Bissau? | [
"How high is the highest point in Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"300 metres (984 ft)"
],
"answer_start": [
146
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-125 | 56f8daad9b226e1400dd10fc | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What archipelago lies off the mainland? | What archipelago lies off the mainland? | [
"What archipelago lies off the mainland?"
] | {
"text": [
"Bijagos"
],
"answer_start": [
407
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-126 | 56f8daad9b226e1400dd10fd | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How many square kilometers is Guinea-Bissau? | How many square kilometers is Guinea-Bissau? | [
"How many square kilometers is Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"36,125"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-127 | 56f8daad9b226e1400dd10fe | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Where does Guinea-Bissau get its hot dry winds from? | Where does Guinea-Bissau get its hot dry winds from? | [
"Where does Guinea-Bissau get its hot dry winds from?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Sahara"
],
"answer_start": [
391
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-128 | 56f8dbaa9b226e1400dd110e | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What is the average rainfall in Bissau, in millimetres? | What is the average rainfall in Bissau, in millimetres? | [
"What is the average rainfall in Bissau, in millimetres?"
] | {
"text": [
"2,024"
],
"answer_start": [
149
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-129 | 56f8dbaa9b226e1400dd110f | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | When is the rainy season in Guinea-Bissau? | When is the rainy season in Guinea-Bissau? | [
"When is the rainy season in Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"between June and September/October"
],
"answer_start": [
260
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-130 | 56f8dbaa9b226e1400dd1110 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What does the country experience from December through April? | What does the country experience from December through April? | [
"What does the country experience from December through April?"
] | {
"text": [
"drought"
],
"answer_start": [
349
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-131 | 56f8dbaa9b226e1400dd1111 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | When is Guinea-Bissau warm? | When is Guinea-Bissau warm? | [
"When is Guinea-Bissau warm?"
] | {
"text": [
"all year around"
],
"answer_start": [
22
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-132 | 56f8dbaa9b226e1400dd1112 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What is the average temperature in Guinea-Bissau? | What is the average temperature in Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What is the average temperature in Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"26.3 °C (79.3 °F)"
],
"answer_start": [
95
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-133 | 56f8dcd39b226e1400dd1130 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How much of the population lives below the poverty line? | How much of the population lives below the poverty line? | [
"How much of the population lives below the poverty line?"
] | {
"text": [
"More than two-thirds"
],
"answer_start": [
129
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-134 | 56f8dcd39b226e1400dd1131 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What are Guinea-Bissau's major exports? | What are Guinea-Bissau's major exports? | [
"What are Guinea-Bissau's major exports?"
] | {
"text": [
"fish, cashew nuts and ground nuts"
],
"answer_start": [
241
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-135 | 56f8dcd39b226e1400dd1132 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What per capita index does Guinea-Bissau rank as one of the lowest in the world? | What per capita index does Guinea-Bissau rank as one of the lowest in the world? | [
"What per capita index does Guinea-Bissau rank as one of the lowest in the world?"
] | {
"text": [
"GDP"
],
"answer_start": [
16
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-136 | 56f8dcd39b226e1400dd1133 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | For what index does Guinea-Bissau rank as one of the lowest on earth? | For what index does Guinea-Bissau rank as one of the lowest on earth? | [
"For what index does Guinea-Bissau rank as one of the lowest on earth?"
] | {
"text": [
"Human Development Index"
],
"answer_start": [
74
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-137 | 56f8dcd39b226e1400dd1134 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What area depends on agriculture in Guinea-Bissau? | What area depends on agriculture in Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What area depends on agriculture in Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"The economy"
],
"answer_start": [
198
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-138 | 56f8ddcc9b226e1400dd113a | Guinea-Bissau | 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] | Political instability has resulted in what type of economic activity? | Political instability has resulted in what type of economic activity? | [
"Political instability has resulted in what type of economic activity?"
] | {
"text": [
"depressed"
],
"answer_start": [
55
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-139 | 56f8ddcc9b226e1400dd113b | Guinea-Bissau | 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] | Political instability has resulted in what description of social conditions? | Political instability has resulted in what description of social conditions? | [
"Political instability has resulted in what description of social conditions?"
] | {
"text": [
"deteriorating"
],
"answer_start": [
84
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-140 | 56f8ddcc9b226e1400dd113c | Guinea-Bissau | 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] | What type of imbalances have increased as a result of the instability? | What type of imbalances have increased as a result of the instability? | [
"What type of imbalances have increased as a result of the instability?"
] | {
"text": [
"macroeconomic"
],
"answer_start": [
131
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-141 | 56f8ddcc9b226e1400dd113d | Guinea-Bissau | 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] | How long does it take to register a business in Guinea-Bissau? | How long does it take to register a business in Guinea-Bissau? | [
"How long does it take to register a business in Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"233 days or about 33 weeks"
],
"answer_start": [
229
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-142 | 56f8ddcc9b226e1400dd113e | Guinea-Bissau | 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] | What is the one country that takes longer than Guinea-Bissau to register a business? | What is the one country that takes longer than Guinea-Bissau to register a business? | [
"What is the one country that takes longer than Guinea-Bissau to register a business?"
] | {
"text": [
"Suriname"
],
"answer_start": [
303
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-143 | 56f8deb99b226e1400dd1144 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What did the main political parties sign to help the economy? | What did the main political parties sign to help the economy? | [
"What did the main political parties sign to help the economy?"
] | {
"text": [
"a pact of stability"
],
"answer_start": [
63
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-144 | 56f8deb99b226e1400dd1145 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What organization backed a structural reform program? | What organization backed a structural reform program? | [
"What organization backed a structural reform program?"
] | {
"text": [
"IMF"
],
"answer_start": [
154
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-145 | 56f8deb99b226e1400dd1146 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | When did Guinea-Bissau become independent? | When did Guinea-Bissau become independent? | [
"When did Guinea-Bissau become independent?"
] | {
"text": [
"1974"
],
"answer_start": [
457
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-146 | 56f8deb99b226e1400dd1147 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What country left Guinea-Bissau in 1974? | What country left Guinea-Bissau in 1974? | [
"What country left Guinea-Bissau in 1974?"
] | {
"text": [
"Portugal"
],
"answer_start": [
445
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-147 | 56f8deb99b226e1400dd1148 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What happened in Portugal that contributed to Guinea-Bissau's independence? | What happened in Portugal that contributed to Guinea-Bissau's independence? | [
"What happened in Portugal that contributed to Guinea-Bissau's independence?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Portuguese Colonial War and the Carnation Revolution"
],
"answer_start": [
469
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-148 | 56f8df889b226e1400dd114e | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | In what year did Guinea-Bissau start to bring some internal monetary stability to the country? | In what year did Guinea-Bissau start to bring some internal monetary stability to the country? | [
"In what year did Guinea-Bissau start to bring some internal monetary stability to the country?"
] | {
"text": [
"1997"
],
"answer_start": [
71
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-149 | 56f8df889b226e1400dd114f | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What did the government do in 1997 to increase monetary stability? | What did the government do in 1997 to increase monetary stability? | [
"What did the government do in 1997 to increase monetary stability?"
] | {
"text": [
"entered the CFA franc monetary system"
],
"answer_start": [
91
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-150 | 56f8df889b226e1400dd1150 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What years did the civil war take place? | What years did the civil war take place? | [
"What years did the civil war take place?"
] | {
"text": [
"1998 and 1999"
],
"answer_start": [
212
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-151 | 56f8df889b226e1400dd1151 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | When was there a military coup in Guinea-Bissau? | When was there a military coup in Guinea-Bissau? | [
"When was there a military coup in Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"September 2003"
],
"answer_start": [
250
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-152 | 56f8df889b226e1400dd1152 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | When were parliamentary elections held? | When were parliamentary elections held? | [
"When were parliamentary elections held?"
] | {
"text": [
"March 2004"
],
"answer_start": [
468
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-153 | 56f8e05b9e9bad19000a0652 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | When did drug traffickers begin to use Guinea-Bissau? | When did drug traffickers begin to use Guinea-Bissau? | [
"When did drug traffickers begin to use Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"2005"
],
"answer_start": [
17
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-154 | 56f8e05b9e9bad19000a0653 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Where did the drug traffickers come from? | Where did the drug traffickers come from? | [
"Where did the drug traffickers come from?"
] | {
"text": [
"Latin America"
],
"answer_start": [
49
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-155 | 56f8e05b9e9bad19000a0654 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What was the final destination of the drugs going through Guinea-Bissau? | What was the final destination of the drugs going through Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What was the final destination of the drugs going through Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"Europe"
],
"answer_start": [
172
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-156 | 56f8e05b9e9bad19000a0655 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Who described Guinea-Bissau as being at risk for becoming a "narco-state"? | Who described Guinea-Bissau as being at risk for becoming a "narco-state"? | [
"Who described Guinea-Bissau as being at risk for becoming a \"narco-state\"?"
] | {
"text": [
"a United Nations official"
],
"answer_start": [
220
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-157 | 56f8e05b9e9bad19000a0656 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Who has done little to stop drug trafficking in the country? | Who has done little to stop drug trafficking in the country? | [
"Who has done little to stop drug trafficking in the country?"
] | {
"text": [
"The government and the military"
],
"answer_start": [
293
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-158 | 56f8e0f59e9bad19000a0666 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What was the population of Guinea-Bissau in 1950? | What was the population of Guinea-Bissau in 1950? | [
"What was the population of Guinea-Bissau in 1950?"
] | {
"text": [
"518,000"
],
"answer_start": [
130
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-159 | 56f8e0f59e9bad19000a0667 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What was the population of Guinea-Bissau in 2010? | What was the population of Guinea-Bissau in 2010? | [
"What was the population of Guinea-Bissau in 2010?"
] | {
"text": [
"1,515,000"
],
"answer_start": [
99
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-160 | 56f8e0f59e9bad19000a0668 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What is the source of the population data? | What is the source of the population data? | [
"What is the source of the population data?"
] | {
"text": [
"the 2010 revison of the UN World Population Prospects"
],
"answer_start": [
13
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-161 | 56f8e0f59e9bad19000a0669 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What percentage of the population was below the age of 15? | What percentage of the population was below the age of 15? | [
"What percentage of the population was below the age of 15?"
] | {
"text": [
"41.3%"
],
"answer_start": [
212
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-162 | 56f8e0f59e9bad19000a066a | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What percentage of the population was 65 or older? | What percentage of the population was 65 or older? | [
"What percentage of the population was 65 or older?"
] | {
"text": [
"3.3%"
],
"answer_start": [
273
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-163 | 56f8e1cd9b226e1400dd1178 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What natives comprise a very small percentage of the population? | What natives comprise a very small percentage of the population? | [
"What natives comprise a very small percentage of the population?"
] | {
"text": [
"Portuguese"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-164 | 56f8e1cd9b226e1400dd1179 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Who left the country after Guinea-Bissau gained independence? | Who left the country after Guinea-Bissau gained independence? | [
"Who left the country after Guinea-Bissau gained independence?"
] | {
"text": [
"Portuguese nationals"
],
"answer_start": [
126
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-165 | 56f8e1cd9b226e1400dd117a | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What ethnic group has a tiny population in Guinea-Bissau? | What ethnic group has a tiny population in Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What ethnic group has a tiny population in Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"Chinese"
],
"answer_start": [
188
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-166 | 56f8e1cd9b226e1400dd117b | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What is the name of a former Asian Portuguese colony? | What is the name of a former Asian Portuguese colony? | [
"What is the name of a former Asian Portuguese colony?"
] | {
"text": [
"Macau"
],
"answer_start": [
290
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-167 | 56f8e1cd9b226e1400dd117c | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What is the ancestry of the Chinese population in Guinea-Bissau? | What is the ancestry of the Chinese population in Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What is the ancestry of the Chinese population in Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"mixed Portuguese and Chinese ancestry"
],
"answer_start": [
247
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-168 | 56f8e26d9e9bad19000a068f | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What percentage of the population speaks Kriol? | What percentage of the population speaks Kriol? | [
"What percentage of the population speaks Kriol?"
] | {
"text": [
"44%"
],
"answer_start": [
152
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-169 | 56f8e26d9e9bad19000a0690 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What is the official language of Guinea-Bissau? | What is the official language of Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What is the official language of Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"Portuguese"
],
"answer_start": [
51
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-170 | 56f8e26d9e9bad19000a0691 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How long was Guinea-Bissau under colonial rule? | How long was Guinea-Bissau under colonial rule? | [
"How long was Guinea-Bissau under colonial rule?"
] | {
"text": [
"centuries"
],
"answer_start": [
124
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-171 | 56f8e26d9e9bad19000a0692 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What type of language is Kriol? | What type of language is Kriol? | [
"What type of language is Kriol?"
] | {
"text": [
"a Portuguese-based creole language"
],
"answer_start": [
169
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-172 | 56f8e31d9b226e1400dd118c | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What is the second language for most Portuguese in Guinea-Bissau? | What is the second language for most Portuguese in Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What is the second language for most Portuguese in Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"Kriol"
],
"answer_start": [
68
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-173 | 56f8e31d9b226e1400dd118d | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Why is French taught in school? | Why is French taught in school? | [
"Why is French taught in school?"
] | {
"text": [
"Guinea-Bissau is surrounded by French-speaking nations."
],
"answer_start": [
136
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-174 | 56f8e31d9b226e1400dd118e | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What is Guinea-Bissau a full member of? | What is Guinea-Bissau a full member of? | [
"What is Guinea-Bissau a full member of?"
] | {
"text": [
"the Francophonie"
],
"answer_start": [
226
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-175 | 56f8e31d9b226e1400dd118f | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Who speaks both African languages and Kriol? | Who speaks both African languages and Kriol? | [
"Who speaks both African languages and Kriol?"
] | {
"text": [
"Most Portuguese and Mestiços"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-176 | 56f8e4159e9bad19000a06a2 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | In the 20th century most people practiced some form of what faith? | In the 20th century most people practiced some form of what faith? | [
"In the 20th century most people practiced some form of what faith?"
] | {
"text": [
"Animism."
],
"answer_start": [
73
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-177 | 56f8e4159e9bad19000a06a3 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What religion was adopted by the population in the early 21st century? | What religion was adopted by the population in the early 21st century? | [
"What religion was adopted by the population in the early 21st century?"
] | {
"text": [
"Islam"
],
"answer_start": [
127
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-178 | 56f8e4159e9bad19000a06a4 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What percentage of the population now practices Islam? | What percentage of the population now practices Islam? | [
"What percentage of the population now practices Islam?"
] | {
"text": [
"50%"
],
"answer_start": [
160
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-179 | 56f8e4159e9bad19000a06a5 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What denomination are the majority of Guinea-Bissau's muslims? | What denomination are the majority of Guinea-Bissau's muslims? | [
"What denomination are the majority of Guinea-Bissau's muslims?"
] | {
"text": [
"Sunni"
],
"answer_start": [
236
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-180 | 56f8e4159e9bad19000a06a6 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What sect does 2% of the population belong to? | What sect does 2% of the population belong to? | [
"What sect does 2% of the population belong to?"
] | {
"text": [
"Ahmadiyya"
],
"answer_start": [
294
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-181 | 56f8e4d89b226e1400dd119e | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What percentage of the population is Christian? | What percentage of the population is Christian? | [
"What percentage of the population is Christian?"
] | {
"text": [
"Approximately 10%"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-182 | 56f8e4d89b226e1400dd119f | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What percentage of the population continues to hold indigenous beliefs? | What percentage of the population continues to hold indigenous beliefs? | [
"What percentage of the population continues to hold indigenous beliefs?"
] | {
"text": [
"40%"
],
"answer_start": [
85
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-183 | 56f8e4d89b226e1400dd11a0 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What forms of Islamic and Christian faiths do many residents practice? | What forms of Islamic and Christian faiths do many residents practice? | [
"What forms of Islamic and Christian faiths do many residents practice?"
] | {
"text": [
"syncretic"
],
"answer_start": [
198
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-184 | 56f8e4d89b226e1400dd11a1 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What do many residents combine with Islamic and Christian practices? | What do many residents combine with Islamic and Christian practices? | [
"What do many residents combine with Islamic and Christian practices?"
] | {
"text": [
"traditional African beliefs"
],
"answer_start": [
278
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-185 | 56f8e59e9b226e1400dd11a6 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What infection has a very small prevalence in Guinea-Bissau? | What infection has a very small prevalence in Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What infection has a very small prevalence in Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"HIV"
],
"answer_start": [
18
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-186 | 56f8e59e9b226e1400dd11a7 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What percentage of the adult population has an HIV-infection? | What percentage of the adult population has an HIV-infection? | [
"What percentage of the adult population has an HIV-infection?"
] | {
"text": [
"1.8%"
],
"answer_start": [
62
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-187 | 56f8e59e9b226e1400dd11a8 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How many HIV-infected pregnant women receive retroviral coverage? | How many HIV-infected pregnant women receive retroviral coverage? | [
"How many HIV-infected pregnant women receive retroviral coverage?"
] | {
"text": [
"20%"
],
"answer_start": [
73
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-188 | 56f8e59e9b226e1400dd11a9 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What does retroviral coverage help prevent? | What does retroviral coverage help prevent? | [
"What does retroviral coverage help prevent?"
] | {
"text": [
"transmission to newborns"
],
"answer_start": [
148
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-189 | 56f8e59e9b226e1400dd11aa | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Who receives retroviral coverage? | Who receives retroviral coverage? | [
"Who receives retroviral coverage?"
] | {
"text": [
"infected pregnant women"
],
"answer_start": [
80
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-190 | 56f8e6839e9bad19000a06ca | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What kills more residents than AIDS? | What kills more residents than AIDS? | [
"What kills more residents than AIDS?"
] | {
"text": [
"Malaria"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-191 | 56f8e6839e9bad19000a06cb | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What percentage of the population has Malaria? | What percentage of the population has Malaria? | [
"What percentage of the population has Malaria?"
] | {
"text": [
"9%"
],
"answer_start": [
30
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-192 | 56f8e6839e9bad19000a06cc | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How many more deaths does malaria cause vs. AIDS? | How many more deaths does malaria cause vs. AIDS? | [
"How many more deaths does malaria cause vs. AIDS?"
] | {
"text": [
"three times as many"
],
"answer_start": [
86
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-193 | 56f8e6839e9bad19000a06cd | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How many children under five slept under antimalaria nets in 2008? | How many children under five slept under antimalaria nets in 2008? | [
"How many children under five slept under antimalaria nets in 2008?"
] | {
"text": [
"fewer than half"
],
"answer_start": [
131
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-194 | 56f8e6839e9bad19000a06ce | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What type of drugs did many young children not have access to in 2008? | What type of drugs did many young children not have access to in 2008? | [
"What type of drugs did many young children not have access to in 2008?"
] | {
"text": [
"antimalarial"
],
"answer_start": [
223
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-195 | 56f8e7679e9bad19000a06de | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | What type of disease was reported to be on the rise in Guinea-Bissau? | What type of disease was reported to be on the rise in Guinea-Bissau? | [
"What type of disease was reported to be on the rise in Guinea-Bissau?"
] | {
"text": [
"cholera"
],
"answer_start": [
49
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-196 | 56f8e7679e9bad19000a06df | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How many died from cholera in a November 2012 report? | How many died from cholera in a November 2012 report? | [
"How many died from cholera in a November 2012 report?"
] | {
"text": [
"nine"
],
"answer_start": [
143
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-197 | 56f8e7679e9bad19000a06e0 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How many died from cholera in a 2008 epidemic? | How many died from cholera in a 2008 epidemic? | [
"How many died from cholera in a 2008 epidemic?"
] | {
"text": [
"225"
],
"answer_start": [
231
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-198 | 56f8e7679e9bad19000a06e1 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | Where are there reported cholera rates that are lowering? | Where are there reported cholera rates that are lowering? | [
"Where are there reported cholera rates that are lowering?"
] | {
"text": [
"surrounding countries"
],
"answer_start": [
26
]
} |
gem-squad_v2-train-199 | 56f8e7679e9bad19000a06e2 | Guinea-Bissau | 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. | How many people were affected by the 2008 cholera epidemic? | How many people were affected by the 2008 cholera epidemic? | [
"How many people were affected by the 2008 cholera epidemic?"
] | {
"text": [
"14,222"
],
"answer_start": [
206
]
} |