Background Notes
Background Notes

Author: United States. Department of State. Office of Media Services

Publisher:

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13:

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Equatorial Guinea Historical Facts, Art, Culture, Economy and Resources
Equatorial Guinea Historical Facts, Art, Culture, Economy and Resources

Author: Mboma Akpan

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-07-22

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781535434287

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A former Spanish colony with historical links to continental Europe, Equatorial Guinea achieved independence in 1968, but still retains this European influence in its architecture and language the official languages being Spanish, French and Portuguese. Thirty-seven percent of the population is urban and 63 percent is rural. On the mainland, the population is dispersed fairly evenly, with the exception of Bata, which is the largest city in the country. Many of its buildings are in the Spanish colonial style and are less than perfectly. Amazon Keyword: Equatorial Guinea, Equatorial Guinea eBook, Equatorial Guinea history, Equatorial Guinea art and Culture, Equatorial Guinea Oil and Gas, Equatorial Guinea economy, Conflict, Equatorial Guinea travel guide

Introduction to Equatorial Guinea
Introduction to Equatorial Guinea

Author: Gilad James, PhD

Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School

Published:

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 8415365616

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Equatorial Guinea is a small country located in west central Africa, bordered by Cameroon to the north and Gabon to the south and east. The country consists of the mainland region which is the Río Muni, and the island region of Bioko, which is made up of the islands of Bioko and Annobón. The country has a small population of around 1.2 million people, with roughly the same number of people living on the mainland as on the islands. Equatorial Guinea is one of the smallest countries in Africa in terms of both population and land area. It is also one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Africa, with over 50 different ethnic groups present. Equatorial Guinea gained independence in 1968 after Spanish colonization. Since then, the country has been ruled by one political party, the Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE). The country is one of the wealthiest in Africa, with a per capita GDP that ranks among the highest on the continent. This is largely due to oil reserves discovered in the 1990s, which make up the majority of the country's export earnings. Despite its wealth, Equatorial Guinea is also known for its human rights abuses and corruption, with the country frequently ranking poorly on global indices measuring these factors.