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Capital: Malabo
Area: 28,051 sq km / 10,828 sq ml
Language: Spanish, pidgin English, Fang
Currency: Franc CFA
Population: 510,470
Life expectancy: 46 (men), 50 (women)
Literacy rate: 50%
Religions: Roman Catholic, animist, Protestant
Physical features: Comprises mainland of Rio Muni, plus islands of Corisco, Elobey Grande, Elobey Chico and Bioko; volcanic mountains on Bioko; 50% of country is forested
Ethnic distribution: 80 - 90% Fang ethnic group of Bantu origin
Exports: Cocoa, coffee, timber
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