Background: 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.
Question: Why is French taught in school?
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<extra_id_0> Guinea-Bissau is surrounded by French-speaking nations.<extra_id_1>