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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Equatorial_Guinea's_national_anthem,_performed_by_the_United_States_Navy_Band.oga|thumb|Equatorial Guinea's national anthem, performed by the United States Navy Band.oga]] [[file:GNQ_orthographic.svg|thumb|GNQ orthographic|left]] [[file:Location_Equatorial_Guinea_AU_Africa.svg|thumb|Location Equatorial Guinea AU Africa]] [[file:1729_West_Africa_map_(Cameroon_&_Nigeria).jpg|thumb|1729 West Africa map (Cameroon & Nigeria)|left]] [[file:África_Ecuatorial_Española.svg|thumb|África Ecuatorial Española]] [[file:(1897)_Golfo_de_Guinea.jpg|thumb|(1897) Golfo de Guinea]] {{short description|Country in Central Africa}}<br />
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{{Infobox country<br />
| conventional_long_name = Republic of Equatorial Guinea<br />
| common_name = Equatorial Guinea<br />
| native_name = {{native name|es|República de Guinea Ecuatorial}}<br />
| image_flag = Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg<br />
| image_coat = Coat of arms of Equatorial Guinea.svg<br />
| national_motto = ''Unidad, Paz, Justicia'' <br />
| national_anthem = ''Caminemos pisando las sendas de nuestra inmensa felicidad''<br />
| capital = [[Malabo]]<br />
| largest_city = [[Bata, Equatorial Guinea|Bata]]<br />
| official_languages = [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[French language|French]], [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]<br />
| ethnic_groups = [[Fang people|Fang]], [[Bubi people|Bubi]], [[Ndowe people|Ndowe]], [[Annobonese people|Annobonese]], [[Bujeba people|Bujeba]]<br />
| government_type = [[Unitary state|Unitary]] [[presidential republic]]<br />
| leader_title1 = [[President of Equatorial Guinea|President]]<br />
| leader_name1 = [[Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo]]<br />
| leader_title2 = [[Vice President of Equatorial Guinea|Vice President]]<br />
| leader_name2 = [[Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue]]<br />
| leader_title3 = [[Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea|Prime Minister]]<br />
| leader_name3 = [[Manuela Roka Botey]]<br />
| area_km2 = 28,050<br />
| area_rank = 141st<br />
| population_estimate = 1,468,777<br />
| population_estimate_year = 2021<br />
| population_density_km2 = 52.4<br />
| GDP_PPP = $27.283 billion<br />
| GDP_PPP_year = 2021<br />
| GDP_PPP_per_capita = $19,509<br />
| GDP_nominal = $12.147 billion<br />
| GDP_nominal_year = 2021<br />
| GDP_nominal_per_capita = $8,688<br />
| currency = [[Central African CFA franc|CFA franc]]<br />
| currency_code = XAF<br />
| time_zone = [[West Africa Time|WAT]]<br />
| utc_offset = +1<br />
| drives_on = right<br />
| calling_code = +240<br />
| cctld = [[.gq]]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Equatorial Guinea''' ({{lang-es|Guinea Ecuatorial}}), officially the '''Republic of Equatorial Guinea''' ({{lang-es|República de Guinea Ecuatorial}}), is a country located on the west coast of [[Central Africa]]. It is one of the smallest countries in continental Africa in terms of both area and population. The country consists of a mainland region, [[Río Muni]], and five inhabited islands, the largest of which is [[Bioko]] where the capital city, [[Malabo]], is situated.<br />
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== History ==<br />
The region now known as Equatorial Guinea was first inhabited by the [[Pygmy peoples|Pygmy]] and later by the [[Bantu peoples|Bantu]] tribes. The Portuguese explorer [[Fernão do Pó]] discovered the island of Bioko in 1472. The area was later colonized by the [[Spanish Empire|Spanish]] in the 18th century. Equatorial Guinea gained independence from Spain on October 12, 1968.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
Equatorial Guinea is bordered by [[Cameroon]] to the north and [[Gabon]] to the south and east. The mainland region, Río Muni, is home to the majority of the population. The country also includes the islands of Bioko, [[Annobón]], [[Corisco]], [[Elobey Grande]], and [[Elobey Chico]].<br />
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== Politics ==<br />
Equatorial Guinea is a [[presidential republic]] with a strong executive branch dominated by President [[Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo]], who has been in power since 1979. The country has been criticized for its human rights record and lack of political freedoms.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Equatorial Guinea is heavily dependent on [[petroleum|oil]] and [[natural gas]] production, which accounts for the majority of its GDP. Despite its wealth in natural resources, the country faces significant challenges in terms of poverty and inequality.<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
The population of Equatorial Guinea is composed of several ethnic groups, including the [[Fang people|Fang]], who are the largest group, as well as the [[Bubi people|Bubi]], [[Ndowe people|Ndowe]], and [[Annobonese people|Annobonese]]. Spanish is the official language, with French and Portuguese also recognized as official languages.<br />
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== Culture ==<br />
Equatorial Guinea has a rich cultural heritage influenced by its diverse ethnic groups and colonial history. Traditional music, dance, and festivals play an important role in the cultural life of the country.<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Malabo]]<br />
* [[Bata, Equatorial Guinea]]<br />
* [[Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo]]<br />
* [[Bioko]]<br />
* [[Río Muni]]<br />
* [[Annobón]]<br />
* [[Central African CFA franc]]<br />
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