Equatorial Guinea

By: Christina Garza

Equatorial GuineaLocation: Central Africa, boarders Cameroon and GabonCapitol: MalaboLargest City: BataArea: 28,000 sq. kilometersGovernment: Presidential RepublicPresident: Teodoro OblangPrime Minister: Ignacio MilamIndependence: October 12, !968 from SpainMotto: Unity, Peace, JusticeAnthem: Caminemos Pisando la Senda

Country FlagThe blue triangle

represents the seaThe green represents the

country’s farmlandThe red symbolizes the

country’s independence

A silk cotton tree is centered on a silver shield

The six gold stars above

the shield reflect the six parts of the country

Equatorial Guinea’s Independence Equatorial Guinea was formerly ruled by Spain. In 1968, Francisco Macias Nguema was elected Equatorial Guinea’s first president, and independence was recognized in October 1968. They celebrate their independence by having a festival.

History of Equatorial Guinea

The mainland was originally

inhabited by Pygmies. The Fang and Bubi migrated there in the 17th

century and to the main island of Fernando Po, which is now called

Bioko in the 19th century

Geography

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Equatorial Guinea, which was once called Spanish Guinea, consists of Rio Muni, on the western coast of Africa, and several islands in the Gulf of Guinea. The largest island is called Bioko. the total area is twice the size of Connecticut it boarders Cameroon and Galoon.

Environmental Feature

Tropical Forest

Equatorial Guinea has about 140 species of trees, mainly palms and hardwoods. Monkeys, chimpanzees, giant frogs, elephants, and gray doves dwell in the forests and many other

Major Holidays

Equatorial Guinea recognizes the major Christian

holidays. October 12th is Independence day. On August

3rd Equatorial Guineans celebrate the overthrow of President Francisco Macias

Nguema.

Famous ManFrancisco Macias Nguema

Francisco Nguema was Equatorial Guinea’s 1st

president. He was president in 1968 until he was overthrown and was executed in 1979. during his presidency he caused more than a third of the Guinean population into exile.

Famous WomanAmanda Mann

Wife of British

mercenary Simon Mann was accused of plotting to overthrow the president of Equatorial Guinea has asked the west

African country to let him go.

Equatorial Guinea’s Economy

Equatorial Guinea has experienced rapid economic growth due to the discovery of large offshore oil reserves, and in the last decade has become Sub-Saharan Africa’s third largest oil exporter.

References

www.worldatlas.comwww.wikipedia.org

www.infoplease.comwww.everyculture.comwww.mapsofindia.com