Capital:
Malabo
Area:
28,051 sq km / 10,828 sq ml
Language:
Spanish, pidgin English, Fang
Currency:
Franc CFA
Population:
510,470
Life expectancy:
46 (men), 50 (women)
Literacy rate:
50%
Religions:
Roman Catholic, animist, Protestant
Physical features:
Comprises mainland of Rio Muni, plus islands of Corisco, Elobey Grande, Elobey Chico and Bioko; volcanic mountains on Bioko; 50% of country is forested
Ethnic distribution:
80 - 90% Fang ethnic group of Bantu origin
Exports:
Cocoa, coffee, timber
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