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Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is a country in Central Africa. One of the smallest countries in continental Africa, Equatorial Guinea is comprised of a mainland territory known as Río Muni (including several offshore islands); the island of Bioko (formerly Fernando Pó), where the capital, Malabo (formerly Santa Isabel) is located; and the island of Annobón in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Cameroon on the north, Gabon on the south and east, and the Gulf of Guinea on the west, where the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe is located. Formerly the Spanish colony of Spanish Guinea, its post-independence name is suggestive of its location near both the equator and the Gulf of Guinea. It is the only country in mainland Africa where Spanish is an official language, excluding the Spanish territories of Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla, and the self proclaimed but unrecognised Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (Western Sahara).

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Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Equatorial Guinea
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=gnq

Lonely Planet - World Guide: Equatorial Guinea
Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of this African country.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/equatorial-guinea/

The Africa Guide - Equatorial Guinea
Provides visitor information along with background material on the people and their culture including their music, cuisine, festivals, arts and crafts.
http://www.africaguide.com/country/eguinea/

US State Department - Equatorial Guinea Consular Information Sheet
Offers Background Notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1110.html

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