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Equatorial Guinea in the 21st Century

Geography: Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Cameroon and Gabon

Climate: tropical; always hot, humid

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

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

Politics of Equatorial Guinea takes place in a framework of a presidential republic, whereby the President of Equatorial Guinea is both head of state and head of government.

Although Equatorial Guinea lacks a well-established democratic tradition comparable to the developed democracies of the West, it has progressed toward developing a participatory political system out of the anarchic, chaotic, and repressive conditions of the Macias years.

Equatorial Guinea is divided in 7 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia); Annobon, Bioko Norte, Bioko Sur, Centro Sur, Kie-Ntem, Litoral, Wele-Nzas.

Capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo

Languages: Spanish, French, pidgin English, Fang, Bubi, Ibo

Malabo: The capital Malabo, on the volcanic island of Bioko, you can find the nation's strong Spanish colonial roots and a city that is culturally distinct from the mainland. Most visitors enjoy the central market, or the mountains for hiking, but many love simply sitting in an open bar drinking a cheap beer. At Luba, 28 miles from Malabo, you can find quiet beaches, hiking trails, and green spots to picnic and watch the locals.

Equatorial Guinea in the 21st Century

2007 Country Profile and Guide to Equatorial Guinea - National Travel Guidebook and Handbook - Earthquakes, Agriculture, Energy (Two CD-ROM Set)

by: U.S. Government

Release Date: 01/18/2007

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Equatorial Guinea Mug

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Sweatshirt White Elegant Flag " Bioko Sur " Equatorial Guinea City

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The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is a nation in west central Africa, and one of the smallest countries in continental Africa. It borders Cameroon on the north, Gabon on the south and east, and the Gulf of Guinea on the west, where the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe lie to its southwest. Equatorial Guinea became officially independent from Spain on October 12, 1968.

Map of Equatorial Guinea, Africa Photographic Print

24 in. x 18 in.

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Flags of the World: Equatorial Guinea: National, political, Bubi, and historical flags.
Atlasgeo.net: Equatorial Guinea: Animated GIF image.
Theodora.com: Equatorial Guinea Flags: Images in several sizes.

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The men and birds of paradise: Journeys through equatorial New Guinea

by: A. J Marshall

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WWF Safari Adventures: Africa

Release Date: 03/01/2005

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Tropical Gangsters: One Man's Experience With Development And Decadence In Deepest Africa

by: Robert Klitgaard

A gripping adventure story and an insightful look at why foreign aid so often fails.

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Equatorial Guinea (World Bibliographical Series)

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Equatorial Guinea is a country of dense vegetation, volcanic mountains and some of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches in the entire world. It is also home to one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Visiting for business or pleasure is becoming increasingly easy to do.