When did Malabo become the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
Malabo, formerly (until 1973) Santa Isabel, capital of Equatorial Guinea. It lies on the northern edge of the island of Bioko (or Fernando Po) on the rim of a sunken volcano.
Why is the capital of Equatorial Guinea on an island?
Malabo, located at a much lower elevation and within the Gulf of Guinea (the Bight of Bonny portion) has an especially hot and humid climate. In a nutshell, moving Equatorial Guinea’s capital city is about easier access and a milder climate relative to the rest of the country.
What is the capital city of Guinea Bissau?
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau/Capitals
Who Colonised Equatorial Guinea?
The History of Equatorial Guinea is marked by centuries of colonial domination by the Portuguese, British and Spanish colonial empires, and by the local kingdoms.
Where is Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea is on the west coast of Central Africa. The country consists of a mainland territory, Río Muni, which is bordered by Cameroon to the north and Gabon to the east and south, and five small islands, Bioko, Corisco, Annobón, Elobey Chico (Small Elobey), and Elobey Grande (Great Elobey).
How did Spain get Equatorial Guinea?
Spanish colonization In 1778, Portugal ceded the territory to Spain after the signing of the Treaty of El Pardo. These cessions were made so that Spain would have access to slaves for Spanish America and at the same time, it recognized the rights of the Portuguese west of the 50° W meridian in present-day Brazil.
Why is Spanish spoken in Equatorial Guinea?
So, how exactly did Equatorial Guinea become the only Spanish speaking country in Africa? Well, it all happened thanks to the aforementioned 18th century treaty between Spain and Portugal. Equatorial Guinea became a territory of Spain, and therefore, its official language became Spanish.
Was Equatorial Guinea a Spanish colony?
Equatorial Guinea, country located on the west coast of Africa. Formerly a colony of Spain with the name Spanish Guinea, the country achieved its independence on October 12, 1968. The capital is Malabo, on Bioko.