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Equatorial Guinea Political map of Equatorial Guinea showing international boundaries, major cities, and the national capital, Ciudad de la Paz. The map includes both the mainland and offshore islands, with neighboring countries Cameroon and Gabon, and a locator inset highlighting Equatorial Guinea's position on the west coast of Central Africa. Colonization of Africa: Maps, Timeline, Decolonization, & Independence Map of western Africa in the late 19th century showing areas under French and British control in 1880, and illustrating the advance of French, British, and German colonial forces with dated arrows. French-controlled territory is shaded green and British-controlled territory is shaded purple, with major advances and key cities labeled. Boundaries between mandates established in 1919 are also marked, and an inset locates the region within Africa. Africa and the Middle East in the 1960s and '70s Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo Ciudad de la Paz, Equatorial Guinea
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Added a map of Ciudad de la Paz. May 15, 2026
Revised to acknowledge Ciudad de la Paz being designated capital of the country and added Questions and Answers. Jan 12, 2026
New article added. Aug 03, 2023
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