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Introduction to Equatorial Guinea
created on:
2001-07-28
Equatorial Guinea is located on the west coast of West Central Africa. It is bound by Cameroon to the north, Gabon to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The territory consists of a mainland area and different small islands. The country is made up of two provinces, Bioko Island and the much larger area Rio Muni (the mainland).
The mainland rises from a narrow coastal plain, edged by mangrove swamps, towards the thickly forested hills to the border with Gabon. The islands have rugged coastlines, are mainly of volcanic origin and mountainous.
The country has an equatorial climate which is hot and humid. Tornadoes and violent wind storms are frequent. Average temperatures in the capital Malabo ranges from 21 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius all year.
Equatorial Guinea is a poor country but it has some tourism opportunities. There are many local bars, sandy beaches, beautiful mountains and an attractive capital city. Unfortunately, the future for the country is uncertain. The literacy level is extremely low, the infrastructure is not what it has to be and health care must really improve.
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