Equatorial Guinea

History of Equatorial Guinea

The islands of Fernando Pó and Annobón were colonized by Portugal in 1474.In 1778, these islands, were ceded to Spain in exchange for South America´s territory Sacramento (Uruguay). From 1827 to 1843, the United Kingdom established a base on the island to combat the slave trade.The mainland portion, Rio Muni, became a Spanish protectorate in 1885 and a colony in 1900.Equatorial Guinea became independent from Spain on October 12, 1968.

Most spoken Languages in Equatorial Guinea (E.G.)

Spanish is spoken by about 87.7%Fang: 85.7%Bubi: 6.5%

Songs in Fang Language

Ecuatoguinean Spanish

It is the variety of Spanish spoken in E.G.It is spoken by about 87.7% of the population.This is the only Spanish variety that is official in Africa.

World Map: Spanish as Official Language

Ecuatoguinean Spanish Phonology

Equatoguinean Spanish resembles more standard peninsular Spanish than American Spanish dialects.

Spanish Songs of E.G.

Las Hijas del sol

Piruchi Apo

U.S. Relations With Equatorial Guinea

Bureau of African Affairs

Fact Sheet

August 7, 2012

The United States established diplomatic relations with Equatorial Guinea in 1968, following the country's independence from Spain.U.S. oil companies are one of Equatorial Guinea’s largest investors, and they have a lead role in oil and gas exploration and extraction.

US President Obama and EG President Obiang with their wives

Equatorial Guinea ParaguayOfficial language: Spanish and French Official language: Spanish and GuaraniSpanish is spoken by about 87.7% Spanish is spoken by about 90%

18 Languages are spoken (+ Dialects) 29 Languages are spoken (+Dialects)12 Ethnic Groups 18 Ethnic Groups87% Catholics 89.9% Catholics5% Evangelicals Christians 6% Evangelicals Christians

Comparison between EG and Paraguay

Equatorial Guinea Holydays

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