Posted October 12, 2020
On this date in 1968, Equatorial Guinea became independent of Spain.
Equatorial Guinea is not to be confused with two other African nations, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. Today's celebrant is not on "the bulge" with the other two, but is instead (as you might guess from its name) close to the Equator.
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| Equatorial Guinea includes the small rectangular portion on the African continent and also the island of Bioko, which is where the capital city of Malabo is located. |
Like every nation, there are beautiful sights in Equatorial Guinea, including waterfalls and beaches...
Also on this date:
Artist Al Held's birthday
(Second Monday of October)
Dia de la Raza
(Second Monday of October)
(Second Monday of October)
(Second Monday of October)
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