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      EQUATORIAL GUINEA
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Equatorial Guinea lies about
200km north of the Equator on
the hot humid coast of West
Africa. The country consists
of a square-shaped mainland
area (Mbini), with its few
small offshore islets, and the
islands of Bioko and Pagalu.
Bioko is a very fertile
volcanic island and the centre
of the country's cocoa
production.

Area (Sq. Km.): 28,055

Population: 411,000

Capital: Malabo

Language:
Spanish

Religion:
Roman Catholic

Government Type:
Unitary Republic

Currency: Franc CFA

Embassy:
None

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Foreign Office Advice:

Although the general situation
is calm, there is some danger
of political demonstrations
leading to violence.

British nationals are advised
to be cautious, to take care
of their belongings and not to
travel after dark.

There is no British Consular
presence and in an emergency
help should be sought from the
French or Spanish embassies in
Malabo.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129