Equatorial Guinea flag information
Description flag of Equatorial Guinea
three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white and red with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side and the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms has six yellow six-pointed stars (representing the mainland and five offshore islands) above a gray shield bearing a silk-cotton tree and below which is a scroll with the motto UNIDAD, PAZ, JUSTICIA (Unity, Peace, Justice)
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Official country name
Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Short name
Equatorial Guinea
Local names
Republica de Guinea Ecuatorial/Republique de Guinee equatoriale (long)
Guinea Ecuatorial/Guinee equatoriale (short)
Former name
Spanish Guinea
Nationality
Equatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s) (noun) Guinea Ecuatorial/Guinee equatoriale (adjective)
Languages spoken
Spanish 67.6% (official), other 32.4% (includes French (official), Fang, Bubi) (1994 census)
Population
616,459 ranked 167, (data 2008)
Geography
insular and continental regions widely separated. The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean 0 m.
Coastline
Coastline 296 km.
Land borders
539km, Cameroon 189 km, Gabon 350 km.
Administrative divisions
7 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia); Annobon, Bioko Norte, Bioko Sur, Centro Sur, Kie-Ntem, Litoral, Wele-Nzas
Independence
12 October 1968 (from Spain)