Gio Tribe: People of Africa Location: Northeastern Liberia and in Ivory Coast , Africa Population: 151,600 Language: Mande language that has many different accents. Neighboring Peoples: Types of Art: History: Centuries ago the Gio migrated from present-day Guinea and Mali into their current locations in Liberia and Ivory Coast. For many years, the Gio fought with the surrounding peoples and were proud of their fierce, war-like reputation. Along with their Mande-speaking neighbors, the Gio invaded the coastal region, replacing some of the African tribes along the Atlantic coast and pushing back the Kru. After Liberia became a nation in 1847, the new government in Monrovia began pacifying these warring peoples. By the early 1900's, peace had been achieved, and administrative controls had been established. Economy: The Gio are primarily farmers, annually clearing the forest land to grow their crops. They cultivate staple crops such as rice, cassava, and sweet pot