Equatorial Guinea
a republic in W equatorial Africa, comprising the mainland province of Río Muni and the island province of Bioko: formerly a Spanish colony. 10,824 sq. mi. (28,034 sq. km). Capital: Malabo.
- Formerly Spanish Guinea .
Other words from Equatorial Guinea
- Equatorial Guinean, adjective, noun
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How to use Equatorial Guinea in a sentence
Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, Venezuela, and Nicaragua have been floated as possibilities.
British Dictionary definitions for Equatorial Guinea
a republic of W Africa, consisting of Río Muni on the mainland and the island of Bioko in the Gulf of Guinea, with four smaller islands: ceded by Portugal to Spain in 1778; gained independence in 1968. Official languages: Spanish and French. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: franc. Capital: Malabo. Pop: 704 000 (2013 est). Area: 28 049 sq km (10 830 sq miles): Former name (until 1964): Spanish Guinea
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