Equatorial Guinea is a small country on the west coast of Africa and has five offshore islands (Bernault 346). They gained independence on the 12th of October in 1986 after they had been under Spanish control for 190 years. They are currently under the control of President Obiang, and he has been in power for 37 years (The World Factbook). The Prime Minister is Vicente Ehate Tomi (Infoplease). The capital is Malabo, and it is located on the island of Bioko (The World Factbook). Equatorial Guinea is located between Cameroon and Gabo and borders the Bight of Biafra. The area is 28,051 sq mi. Equatorial Guinea is slightly smaller than Maryland, USA. The coastline is 296 km long. The country has a tropical climate that is always hot and humid.
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They also celebrate Good Friday and Easter. They believe that Good Friday represents the day that Jesus was crucified, and they attend a Good Friday mass in the morning. To Equatorial Guinean Christians, Easter is the most important holiday of the year, and they celebrate Jesus resurrecting from the dead. Many people go to church services in the morning and then have gatherings with their family and friends. Equatorial Guineans celebrate Labour Day on May 1st. On this day, people celebrate the workers, and business are closed on this day. Africa Day is celebrated on May 25th. On this holiday, people celebrate the spirit and energy of Africa. People celebrate with games, music, food, and dances. Corpus Christi is celebrated on May 30th, and it is the Christian celebration for the Holy Communion. President's Day is on June 5th, and it is the birthday of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Armed Forces Day, which is on August 3rd, honors the members of the country's military. August 15th is Constitution Day, and it celebrates the Constitution which was originally drafted and accepted in 1982. Independence Day is on October 12th, and it celebrates Equatorial Guinea's independence from Spain in 1968. Finally, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in honor of Jesus Christ's birthday. Equatorial Guineans celebrate Christmas like people in the US. One way they do this is by decorating their homes and buying gifts for others. On Christmas Eve, Equatorial Guineans attend a special mass
They also celebrate Good Friday and Easter. They believe that Good Friday represents the day that Jesus was crucified, and they attend a Good Friday mass in the morning. To Equatorial Guinean Christians, Easter is the most important holiday of the year, and they celebrate Jesus resurrecting from the dead. Many people go to church services in the morning and then have gatherings with their family and friends. Equatorial Guineans celebrate Labour Day on May 1st. On this day, people celebrate the workers, and business are closed on this day. Africa Day is celebrated on May 25th. On this holiday, people celebrate the spirit and energy of Africa. People celebrate with games, music, food, and dances. Corpus Christi is celebrated on May 30th, and it is the Christian celebration for the Holy Communion. President's Day is on June 5th, and it is the birthday of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Armed Forces Day, which is on August 3rd, honors the members of the country's military. August 15th is Constitution Day, and it celebrates the Constitution which was originally drafted and accepted in 1982. Independence Day is on October 12th, and it celebrates Equatorial Guinea's independence from Spain in 1968. Finally, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in honor of Jesus Christ's birthday. Equatorial Guineans celebrate Christmas like people in the US. One way they do this is by decorating their homes and buying gifts for others. On Christmas Eve, Equatorial Guineans attend a special mass