History
Equatorial Guinea mainland portion of the original inhabitants are the Pygmies, their territory was later occupied in 1471 to Equatorial Guinea mainland portion of the original inhabitants are the Pygmies, their territory was later occupied in 1471 to . Bantus in 1472, the Portuguese navigator Fernandez de Fern wave (P), which was built at do Lecture in India seeking the path of the route that had been identified in the course of multi wave Fei Nan Island, naming it "E," in his" Bantus in 1472, the Portuguese navigator Fernandez de Fern wave (P), which was built at do Lecture in India seeking the path of the route that had been identified in the course of multi wave Fei Nan Island, naming it "E," in his" .
annoban Island (Formosa) is found in the New Year, and hence the name annoban Island (Formosa) is found in the New Year, and hence the name . 1778 the Spanish occupation of the island of Bioko, in 1843, the occupation area Muni, R.,In 1845 the colonial
1959 being relegated two overseas provinces of Spain 1959 being relegated two overseas provinces of Spain . December 1963 in the western part of the authorities in Equatorial Guinea to hold the referendum, by "internal autonomy" Regulation December 1963 in the western part of the authorities in Equatorial Guinea to hold the referendum, by "internal autonomy" Regulation .
, 1964, the month and the "internal autonomy" , 1964, the month and the "internal autonomy" . 1968 October 12 to declare independence, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, with Macie Nguema as president 1968 October 12 to declare independence, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, with Macie Nguema as president .
August 1979 national revolutionary armed forces deputy minister Obiang led a military coup, the establishment and he was the leader of the Supreme Military Council August 1979 national revolutionary armed forces deputy minister Obiang led a military coup, the establishment and he was the leader of the Supreme Military Council . 1982. obiang, the president,
Military Council dissolved in October 1988 and conducted a nationwide grass - roots election and the parliamentary election of 1989 Military Council dissolved in October 1988 and conducted a nationwide grass - roots election and the parliamentary election of 1989 . 25 June election, Obiang reelected as president 25 June election, Obiang reelected as president .
February 1996 presidential reelection February 1996 presidential reelection .
Geography
Equatorial Guinea area 28051. 46 km2 (in which the mainland part of 26017. 46 square kilometers, 2034 km2) island, located in west - central Africa on the Gulf of Guinea, by the mainland on the Gulf of Guinea region and Muni, R. in Bioko, annoban, Crisco and other islands in the west Atlantic Muni, R., Cameroon to the north, east, south and bordering Gabon
. 482 km long coastline is narrow coastal plains and its coastline is rather straight, less 482 km long coastline is narrow coastal plains and its coastline is rather straight, less .
inland harbour on the Qinghai - Tibet plateau and Loess plateau,general altitude of 1000 meters inland harbour on the Qinghai - Tibet plateau and Loess plateau,general altitude of 1000 meters . the central mountain range is divided into areas to the north of Benito to Muni, R. R. Tam and the southern part of the Bonny River
islands are volcanic, Cameroon is a volcano in the island of Bioko in the Gulf of Guinea extends islands are volcanic, Cameroon is a volcano in the island of Bioko in the Gulf of Guinea extends . many extinct volcanoes, Stibel, Pico in the middle of the elevation, and is the highest peak of the country's major rivers have many extinct volcanoes, Stibel, Pico in the middle of the elevation, and is the highest peak of the country's major rivers have .
. Equatorial Guinea Mbini is a tropical climate, humid, rainy and cloudy Equatorial Guinea Mbini is a tropical climate, humid, rainy and cloudy .
mainland a year is divided into two rainy and two dry seasons, 3 - 5 June and 9 - 11 month. During the rainy season, the 12 - month and 6 - 2 in August is the dry season; while the island of Bioko with only one rainy season and a dry season,of 5 October is the rainy season, dry season is from April 11 - 
Culture
Publication Of The People's Republic Of China
Equatorial Guinea's main national newspapers: "people's voice newspaper, a Democratic - sponsored Equatorial Guinea's main national newspapers: "people's voice newspaper, a Democratic - sponsored ." ebony ", hosted by the Department of Public Information (DPI) " ebony ", hosted by the Department of Public Information (DPI) .
" Pisa ", organized by the people for the " Pisa ", organized by the people for the . in the above - mentioned three kinds of newspapers are monthly in the above - mentioned three kinds of newspapers are monthly .
"" bang on top of the mountain echo", "The People's Republic of China commands the armed forces of the newspaper," Pravda "and the like, there'll be home "" bang on top of the mountain echo", "The People's Republic of China commands the armed forces of the newspaper," Pravda "and the like, there'll be home . 5 radio stations, including three national radio stations, daily from 6 to 23 broadcasting 17 hours 5 radio stations, including three national radio stations, daily from 6 to 23 broadcasting 17 hours .
in addition to Spanish, the French daily broadcasts, with aromatic Broadcasting 1 hour, and the like of each half - hour in addition to Spanish, the French daily broadcasts, with aromatic Broadcasting 1 hour, and the like of each half - hour . language broadcasting every Sunday from a three - hour religious programming language broadcasting every Sunday from a three - hour religious programming .
Furthermore,Radio France station in Malabo in Malabo and Bata Furthermore,Radio France station in Malabo in Malabo and Bata . are provided respectively with a national television station, aired during the 7 hours a day, mainly in Spanish are provided respectively with a national television station, aired during the 7 hours a day, mainly in Spanish .
wherein half or more of the program to national production, as many of the remaining Spanish and French television can provide cover wherein half or more of the program to national production, as many of the remaining Spanish and French television can provide cover . Bioko Island and the mainland part of Bioko Island and the mainland part of .
in March 2005, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) presented at the National University of Equatorial Guinea's radio station, Premiere in March 2005, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) presented at the National University of Equatorial Guinea's radio station, Premiere .
Diet
The country people of staple foods are cassava, taro, maize and other, non - staple food, pork (Muslim fasting) pork, beef, mutton, vegetables, sea - turtle meat, turtle eggs, etc. of Equatorial Guinea of human preference for spicy, almost all of Tulare, all the time. Chilis in order to take care of the guest's taste, the pungency degree there is a difference, they love to drink palm wine ant: frying pot like eating grasshoppers and termites ant: frying pot like eating grasshoppers and termites .
Someone uses a small wood stick can be inserted into the lead in the termite nest, insert is black, white, and then with his hand, larvae fall basin, can be said to have fried food Someone uses a small wood stick can be inserted into the lead in the termite nest, insert is black, white, and then with his hand, larvae fall basin, can be said to have fried food . As to grasshoppers, everywhere there is a catch with a sack of corn As to grasshoppers, everywhere there is a catch with a sack of corn .
:homely meal with corn and the head of a family meal called "Wuga", is the African ':homely meal with corn and the head of a family meal called "Wuga", is the African '. boiling water, one after another into the cornmeal, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until thick, dry, and then the pot is a buckle, a cake of the surface of Mound held it in his hands, then. Turn the dough into the pan and continue baking, until the dispersal of the scent is said to have
, locals can entertain no meat, but said "Gali" indispensable, "my friend said you food regardless of saturated soil , locals can entertain no meat, but said "Gali" indispensable, "my friend said you food regardless of saturated soil . wine:" Uposatha "Aix - la - Chapelle, the Africans say drinking boiled water does not quench thirst, or pouring cold water on the fast of the seacoast of people like to drink, and they also use coconut or other food brewage,Now that the government only allows sales of wine drinking soil called "Uposatha" wine:" Uposatha "Aix - la - Chapelle, the Africans say drinking boiled water does not quench thirst, or pouring cold water on the fast of the seacoast of people like to drink, and they also use coconut or other food brewage,Now that the government only allows sales of wine drinking soil called "Uposatha" .
drink "Uposatha" several dozens of Jing people and even people may also carry up to now of a long thin pipe is inserted into the jar, while sucking and shooting the breeze, rickety until hit "Drunken Master" drink "Uposatha" several dozens of Jing people and even people may also carry up to now of a long thin pipe is inserted into the jar, while sucking and shooting the breeze, rickety until hit "Drunken Master" . dinner etiquette: In many parts of Africa, not dinner chairs, also without cutlery, use the hand pilaf dinner etiquette: In many parts of Africa, not dinner chairs, also without cutlery, use the hand pilaf .
guests at dinner is to be noted that, the food on the floor, this is the host of the taboo of guests at dinner is to be noted that, the food on the floor, this is the host of the taboo of . the meal, not leaving, I want a sit - in waiting; when the children leave, parents are required to salute and thank;Guests should wait for the host after the meal and they depart with the the meal, not leaving, I want a sit - in waiting; when the children leave, parents are required to salute and thank;Guests should wait for the host after the meal and they depart with the .
in Africa of the many places to eat, when strict etiquette, even sheep and ducks of each site as who can eat in Africa of the many places to eat, when strict etiquette, even sheep and ducks of each site as who can eat . are defined as in Mali, chicken thighs belong to the older man to eat, chicken breast meat was owned by older women eating headed to eat chicken's neck, stomach and liver; chicken heads, claws and wings by the kids eating are defined as in Mali, chicken thighs belong to the older man to eat, chicken breast meat was owned by older women eating headed to eat chicken's neck, stomach and liver; chicken heads, claws and wings by the kids eating .
Customs
Equatorial Guinea by some people of the village is composed of groups of thatched cottages, each roughly Equatorial Guinea by some people of the village is composed of groups of thatched cottages, each roughly . homes now, most people start to dress, with its brightly - colored clothes, sleek, colorful, with strong ethnic style homes now, most people start to dress, with its brightly - colored clothes, sleek, colorful, with strong ethnic style .
at the same time, in the city of men in suits, women wear long skirts around her head with various designs of headscarf at the same time, in the city of men in suits, women wear long skirts around her head with various designs of headscarf . country people sing and dance, every weekend or holiday evening, villagers are fueled the reed fire through the night country people sing and dance, every weekend or holiday evening, villagers are fueled the reed fire through the night .
. hop Wooden Equatorial Guinea hospitable people, to the exotic guests very friendly, slightly familiar, often inviting guests into your home,imbued with local flavor of food, hop Wooden Equatorial Guinea hospitable people, to the exotic guests very friendly, slightly familiar, often inviting guests into your home,imbued with local flavor of food, .
they entertain guests - of - town guests as Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss, Meet handshake row they entertain guests - of - town guests as Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss, Meet handshake row . Equatorial Guinea people during a meal with some customs, guests it is interesting to know, comply with the customary Equatorial Guinea people during a meal with some customs, guests it is interesting to know, comply with the customary .
inhabitants eat when the multi - use cutlery, redneck multipurpose hand pilaf, Equatorial Guinea people avoid eating venison, especially towards women, they are absolutely inviolate, of men, requiring less stringently, the young people of school age through a mysterious and proselytize only after eating venison inhabitants eat when the multi - use cutlery, redneck multipurpose hand pilaf, Equatorial Guinea people avoid eating venison, especially towards women, they are absolutely inviolate, of men, requiring less stringently, the young people of school age through a mysterious and proselytize only after eating venison .
Education
Equatorial Guinea's education system is divided into primary, secondary and tertiary schooling Higher Primary School five years Equatorial Guinea's education system is divided into primary, secondary and tertiary schooling Higher Primary School five years ., , .
the child attains the age of compulsory school at the age of 6, of which about 1 / 4 in private or religious schools and enrolment rate to 87% the child attains the age of compulsory school at the age of 6, of which about 1 / 4 in private or religious schools and enrolment rate to 87% . .
and the only university in Equatorial Guinea's National University, with Spain's University has a cooperation agreement and the only university in Equatorial Guinea's National University, with Spain's University has a cooperation agreement . Equatorial Guinea's National University by the university and is located in Malabo and Bata and the pedagogical quality of, health, agriculture and administrative management of the college consists of six years of elementary school students Equatorial Guinea's National University by the university and is located in Malabo and Bata and the pedagogical quality of, health, agriculture and administrative management of the college consists of six years of elementary school students .
1998 8. 17 million people, the middle school students were admitted to 2 million people, 750 students attend the university teachers and students on a scale of 1: 82 750 students attend the university teachers and students on a scale of 1: 82 .
. Spanish government doesn't provide scholarships, France in Malabo, respectively provided with large - scale language school and culture center in Spanish government doesn't provide scholarships, France in Malabo, respectively provided with large - scale language school and culture center in .
7,500 government civil servants, only 3. 2% of people with university degrees in order to adapt to the development of high speed petroleum industry, the Government established in Malabo "Petroleum Mechanic training centre", offering vocational education petroleum industry, the Government established in Malabo "Petroleum Mechanic training centre", offering vocational education .
2008 Equatorial Guinea's illiteracy rate is 13% 2008 Equatorial Guinea's illiteracy rate is 13% .
Military
Armed Forces of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea by land, sea and air forces consisting of Armed Forces of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea by land, sea and air forces consisting of . obiang, the president is the commander of the Armed Forces for Defence of obiang, the president is the commander of the Armed Forces for Defence of .
. 2000 all - volunteer military as a whole, of the 1,800 - - Army, Navy, 100 people, 100 people 2000 all - volunteer military as a whole, of the 1,800 - - Army, Navy, 100 people, 100 people .
Air Force troops poorly equipped and outdated Air Force troops poorly equipped and outdated . in September 2004, Equatorial Guinea's naval patrol boats purchased from Israel delivered at the opening ceremony of the Old Port in September 2004, Equatorial Guinea's naval patrol boats purchased from Israel delivered at the opening ceremony of the Old Port .
held in Malabo in August 2005, Israel was looking for a high - performance marine coastal patrol held in Malabo in August 2005, Israel was looking for a high - performance marine coastal patrol .
Traffic
Equatorial Guinea has no railway Equatorial Guinea has no railway . about 1500 km in length, wherein in addition to the Bata Niefang, Lt - Col Mongomo and Niefang - Nguema Bioko island highway and the Huandao Road is Grade 3 tarmac highway for the rest of gravel and dirt roads that about 1500 km in length, wherein in addition to the Bata Niefang, Lt - Col Mongomo and Niefang - Nguema Bioko island highway and the Huandao Road is Grade 3 tarmac highway for the rest of gravel and dirt roads that .
1356 km channel with another forest 1356 km channel with another forest . since 2000, as fiscal improvement, the government's stepped up infrastructure construction, to build some new highway and old road renovation of Malabo and Bata since 2000, as fiscal improvement, the government's stepped up infrastructure construction, to build some new highway and old road renovation of Malabo and Bata .
is the main airport is the main airport . five airlines, of which only one is state run company, Malabo and Bata to maintain aircraft on charter flights and five airlines, of which only one is state run company, Malabo and Bata to maintain aircraft on charter flights and .
Furthermore,Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, Spain, Switzerland, a country such as the airline has flown to Madrid, Libreville, Douala, Lagos, Dakar, Sao Tome and regular flights to Malabo and Bata Furthermore,Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, Spain, Switzerland, a country such as the airline has flown to Madrid, Libreville, Douala, Lagos, Dakar, Sao Tome and regular flights to Malabo and Bata . and and .
are also important seaport in December 1998 in Panama, a shipping company belongs to the "Rio Campo" passenger / cargo ship - borne of Malabo and Bata - annoban - Sao Tome and Principe - Cameroon and other domestic and international routes and cargoes of are also important seaport in December 1998 in Panama, a shipping company belongs to the "Rio Campo" passenger / cargo ship - borne of Malabo and Bata - annoban - Sao Tome and Principe - Cameroon and other domestic and international routes and cargoes of . task in recent years, Equatorial Guinea's maritime industry is developing task in recent years, Equatorial Guinea's maritime industry is developing .
- 10 October 2000, the government's purchase of a "Law of the People's Republic of ChinaNo cargo - passenger ship, Bata, Malabo on the island of annoban - 10 October 2000, the government's purchase of a "Law of the People's Republic of ChinaNo cargo - passenger ship, Bata, Malabo on the island of annoban . passenger and freight service in 2000, the total throughput of the port of Malabo is 408. 26 tons, of which the outlet 375.
15 tons 15 tons.
Scenery
Malabo Equatorial Guinea tourist attractions are the Old Town, Laifeng Bahi, Biot lake, white - sand beaches, etc and may be three forts of tourist Malabo Equatorial Guinea tourist attractions are the Old Town, Laifeng Bahi, Biot lake, white - sand beaches, etc and may be three forts of tourist . Soosai, wherein Ba is a National Monument Peak, the mountain must be applied for a travel permit Soosai, wherein Ba is a National Monument Peak, the mountain must be applied for a travel permit .
other tourism facilities will be substantially free of, and had no travel company other tourism facilities will be substantially free of, and had no travel company . existing 3 - star hotel, two 4 - star hotel existing 3 - star hotel, two 4 - star hotel .
. remaining level medium small hotels to poor conditions in its main urban remaining level medium small hotels to poor conditions in its main urban .
Malabo Hotel: Sofitel Hotel President (Normal standard room priced at 313 - 539 euros / night), West Bobo Hotel Sofitel, Hilton, three hotels, the Paradise Hotel, Montego Bay, Malabo Hotel: Sofitel Hotel President (Normal standard room priced at 313 - 539 euros / night), West Bobo Hotel Sofitel, Hilton, three hotels, the Paradise Hotel, Montego Bay,. Bata tropical hotels and the main urban hotel: Carmen Hotel, Hotel Plaza Bata tropical hotels and the main urban hotel: Carmen Hotel, Hotel Plaza .
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