Equatorial Guinea
Country in Central Africa
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- Equatorial Guinea , officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea , is a country on the west coast of Central Africa.
- Formerly the colony of Spanish Guinea, its post-independence name refers to its location both near the Equator and in the African region of Guinea.
- The Bubi people, indigenous to Bioko, are the second largest group at approximately 6.
- Its capital is Ciudad de la Paz, replacing former capital Malabo in 2026, while its largest city is Bata.
Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. It has an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). Formerly the colony of Spanish Guinea, its post-independence name refers to its location both near the Equator and in the African region of Guinea. As of 2025, the country has a population of 1,853,559, over 85% of whom are members of the Fang people, the country's dominant ethnic group. The Bubi people, indigenous to Bioko, are the second largest group at approximately 6.5% of the population. Its capital is Ciudad de la Paz, replacing former capital Malabo in 2026, while its largest city is Bata.
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