Equatorial Guinea
The capital of Equatorial Guinea is the city of Malaya, and the largest city in it is the city of Bata. There are three official languages in this country, and these languages are: Portugal, Spain and France. In addition to these languages, there are local languages recognized by this country, and the most prominent of these languages: the Bubian language, the Agboya language, the Anubinese language, and finally the Bidjinese language. The system of government in this country is the republican system of government. This country gained its independence in the year 1968 AD, and its independence was from Spain. The area of this country is estimated at about 28 thousand square kilometers, and its population is estimated at about half a million people. The currency of Equatorial Guinea is the CFA franc.
Where is Equatorial Guinea located?
Equatorial Guinea is a country located in the middle of the African continent. On its northern side lies Cameroon, while on its eastern and southern side lies the state of Gabon, while the Gulf of Guinea is located on the western side, and part of the country of Equatorial Guinea is located on the mainland of the African continent, while the other part is in the form of islands located opposite the Cameroonian coast.
Provinces of Equatorial Guinea
This country was divided administratively into many provinces, and their number reached seven provinces: Annobon Province, Bioko Norte Province, Bioko Sur Province, K-Ntim Province, Wil-Nzas Province, Littoral Province, and finally Wil-Nizas Province. It can be considered that the Bioko group, and most of this group of both Fernandinus and Bobi, is the most widespread in Equatorial Guinea. Then comes the Rio Moni group, whose number does not exceed a thousand people, and the majority of them are Spaniards.
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The population increased by approximately 486 thousand people in 2001 AD, 498 thousand in 2002 AD, and reached approximately 510 thousand people in 2003 AD. The religion in this country, which is the widest and most widespread among the people and the population, is the Christian religion; Where the percentage of those who belong to it is estimated at about 93%, distributed between the Protestant and Catholic sects, and a number of other sects and denominations. There is also a presence of followers of local religions; Where their number is estimated at approximately 5%, in addition to the presence of both Muslims and Baha'is.
Natural resources in Equatorial Guinea
Guinean lands contain many different minerals, the most prominent of which are: titanium, iron, gold, manganese, and uranium. As for petroleum, there is a great development in this field. Today, exports from this field exceed 90% of the total volume of exports.
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