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Equatorial Guinea

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Capital: Malabo

Population: 540,109

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The Geography of Equatorial Guinea

Total Size: 28,051 square km

Size Comparison: slightly smaller than Maryland

Geographical Coordinates: 2 00 N, 10 00 E

World Region: Africa

General Terrain: coastal plains rise to interior hills; islands are volcanic

Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Geographical High Point: Pico Basile 3,008 m

Climate: tropical; always hot, humid

The People of Equatorial Guinea

Type of Government: republic

Languages Spoken: Spanish (official), French (official), pidgin English, Fang, Bubi, Ibo

Independence: 12 October 1968 (from Spain)

National Holiday: Independence Day, 12 October (1968)

Nationality: Equatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s)

Religions: nominally Christian and predominantly Roman Catholic, pagan practices

Economy of Equatorial Guinea

Major Industries: petroleum, fishing, sawmilling, natural gas

Agricultural Products: coffee, cocoa, rice, yams, cassava (tapioca), bananas, palm oil nuts; livestock; timber

Natural Resources: petroleum, natural gas, timber, gold, bauxite, diamonds, tantalum, sand and gravel, clay

Major Exports: petroleum, methanol, timber, cocoa

Major Imports: petroleum sector equipment, other equipment

Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note - responsible authority is the Bank of the Central

National GDP: $25,690,000,000

Total Export Revenue: $6,727,000,000

Brief History of Equatorial Guinea:

Equatorial Guinea gained independence in 1968 after 190 years of Spanish rule. This tiny country, composed of a mainland portion plus five inhabited islands, is one of the smallest on the African continent. President Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO has rule


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