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Where is Equatorial Guinea located in Africa?

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Equatorial Guinea is located on the west coast of Africa. The country is composed of two distinct parts:1

  • Continental Equatorial Guinea (Río Muni): A mainland territory bordered by Cameroon to the north and Gabon to the east and south.12
  • Insular Equatorial Guinea: A collection of five islands, including Bioko, which lies in the Bight of Biafra off the coast of Cameroon, and Annobón, which is situated south of the Equator.12

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