Río Muni
region, Equatorial Guinea
Also known as: Continental
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Río Muni, also known as Continental Equatorial Guinea, is the mainland portion of the country of Equatorial Guinea. It is located on the west coast of Africa and borders the Gulf of Guinea. Río Muni comprises the territory on the continent, while insular Equatorial Guinea includes five islands: Bioko, Corisco, Great Elobey, Little Elobey, and Annobón. The area of Río Muni is approximately 10,040 square miles (26,104 square kilometers). The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Ciudad de la Paz, situated on the mainland.123
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