Equatorial Guinea

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• 🏝A country in Central Africa comprising a mainland territory (Río Muni) and five volcanic islands, including Bioko Island.
• 🏳️What does its flag mean? The green stripe symbolizes natural resources, rich forests, and agriculture. The white stripe represents peace and national harmony. The red stripe represents the blood shed by fighters for independence. The blue triangle symbolizes the sea connecting the mainland to the islands. The central coat of arms features a silk-cotton tree (the 'Tree of Independence') topped by six golden stars representing the mainland and five islands, with the motto 'Unidad, Paz, Justicia' (Unity, Peace, Justice).
• 🗣️Spanish-speaking Africa: Equatorial Guinea is the only independent country in Africa where Spanish is an official language (due to former Spanish colonial rule).
• 🏝️Island capital: The official capital city, Malabo, is not located on the African mainland, but on Bioko Island out in the Gulf of Guinea.
• 🦍Goliath frog habitat: The country's dense pristine forests are home to the Goliath Frog (Conraua goliath), the largest frog species on Earth, growing up to 32 cm (13 inches) long.