Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea gained independence in 1968 after 190 years of Spanish rule. This tiny country, composed of a mainland portion plus five inhabited islands, is one of the smallest on the African continent. President Obiang Nguem Mbasogo has...
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The History of Equatorial Guinea is diverse and varied. The first inhabitants of the region that is now Equatorial Guinea are believed to have been Pygmies, of whom only isolated pockets remain in n...
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Information on Equatorial Guinea — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag. ... Map of Equatorial Guinea ... History & Gov't...
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In 1963, Spain granted the country (renamed Equatorial Guinea) a limited amount of autonomy, and on Oct. 12, 1968, it received complete independence. The first president was Francisco Macías Nguema, a Fang from Río Muni. ... Related content from HighBeam Research on: Equatorial Guinea: History...
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History of EQUATORIAL GUINEA including Colonial rule, Independence ... A large island off the Guinea coast (the site today of Malabo, capital of Equatorial Guinea) becomes known in history as Fernando Po - because it is first reached, in about 1472, by the Portuguese navigator Fernão do Pó. The island and the...
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Although numerous archaeological discoveries indicate a very early Sangoan (modified Acheulean) culture throughout Equatorial Guinea, the earliest traceable inhabitants were Pygmies, remnants of whom remain in northeastern Río Muni.
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In 1963, Spain granted the country (renamed Equatorial Guinea) a limited amount of autonomy, and on Oct. 12, 1968, it received complete independence. The first president was Francisco Macías Nguema, a Fang from Río Muni.
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Information on Equatorial Guinea — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag. ... Equatorial Guinea - Equatorial Guinea Profile: Geography, History, Political Conditions, Defense, U.S.-Equatorial...
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In 1904 Fernando Poo and Rio Muni were organized into the Western African Territories, later known as Spanish Guinea. On October 12, 1968, the territory became the independent Republic of Equatorial Guinea, with Francisco Macias Nguema as president. ... ; home :: Africa :: Equatorial Guinea :: History...
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