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    Equatorial Guinea is a country located on the west coast of Central Africa. It consists of Río Muni mainland, on the continent, and five offshore volcanic islands (known collectively as insular Equatorial Guinea): Bioko, Corisco, Great and Little Elobey, and Annobón. Bioko is where the capital is located. This country was a Spain colony since 1777 named Spanish Guinea. In 1968 Spanish Guinea granted independence and turned out to be the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, capital Malabo, North Bioko. Equatorial Guinea has also experienced rapid economic growth due to the discovery of vast offshore oil reserves. Weather The climate of both the continental region and the islands is typically equatorial, with high temperatures. They only have two climatic seasons, the rainy and the dry season. The average annual temperature is 77 °F that varies little throughout the year. Afternoon temperatures reach the high 80s °F and drop to only about 70 °F at night. Most of the time the sky is cloudy and gloomy. Population & GDP per capita…

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    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…

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    It’s not easy to learn a new language that one never hear or speak before. Therefore, learning a new language can be tedious or detrimental for many people. However, for others, who are familiar with the language already, can say it’s effortless. From my perspective, learning a new language can be difficult. Perseverance and a thrill to learn, one can master this new skill. My encounter to learn a new language starts with when I went to the country (Guinea) in West Africa. People in this…

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    Guinea is an African country. It is located in West Africa – Sub-Saharan Region. It is located between Guinea Bissau and Senegal in the north; Mali and Cote d’Ivoire in the east; Liberia and Sierra Leone in the south and Atlantic Ocean in the West. Guinea has four natural regions: coastal plain; mountainous region; savanna region; and a forest region. “Total area: 94,927 sp mi (245,861 sq km); Population (2013 est.): 11,176,026 (growth rate: 2.64%); birth rate: 36.3/1000; life expectancy: 59;…

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    The author of Ebola outbreak in West Africa, Chernoh Alpha M.Bah, explanation of the outbreak in Sierra Leon and how it influences people’s perception and the response to Ebola from both the political and social perceptive, is one of my favourite reading as it correlates to the topics discuss in lectures so far. As he demonstrated, structural violence in this case must be understood in the context of a regional history and global economy that have cultivated inequalities. For instance, it is no…

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    Hamster Research Paper

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    I’m going to tell you the major causes that resulted in Hamsters being pets, the first being in 1946 Albert Marsh of Mobile, Alabama had won a bet and his prize was a furry pet that could fit in the palm of your hand… a hamster. The cause was Alber winning then the effect was him getting a hamster. He had found this new creature very “interesting with its curious personality and adorable cheek pouches” and ALbert ho was a dreamer, became convinced that these creatures didn't just belong in…

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    Good Class Pets Analysis

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    I have chosen three options that I think would be good class pets. My three choices for the class pet is a hedgehog, turtle, or lizard. I think they will all be fairly good class pets and easy to take care of. They are all cheap besides the hedgehog which can range from 100 dollars to 200 dollars. I think they will all be good pets for your class and will be easy to take care of. The hedgehog being the most expensive option but probably the most fun. They can be played with but require caution…

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    Guinea Pig Research Paper

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    Guinea pigs are unlike most other rodents, they are small and they are easy to take care of. Other animals require a lot more of work but guinea pigs are simple pets to care for. They are easy on your pocketbook meaning that they do not cost that much. Also guinea pigs can adjust to your schedule than other animals. My research will show that the guinea pig evolution, appearance, habitat, lifestyle, and diet and prey make the guinea pig one of the most interesting Rodent to learn about. The…

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    “In the beginning, photography was my passport to meeting people, learning, and experiencing new cultures. Now it is more than just a passport. It’s a tool for creating awareness and understanding across cultures, communities, and countries; a tool to make sense of our commonalities in the world we share,” quote by Ami Vitale. Ami Vitale is a world known photographer, from being a Nikon Ambassador to being a National Geographic magazine photographer. Vitale has a degree in International Studies…

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    the Draize test. The principle possibility for this examination is the pale skinned person rabbit. They are favored on the grounds that they are mild, modest, and their eyes don 't shed tears. This is done as such the chemicals set in the rabbit 's eyes don 't wash out. They are likewise the guineas pigs of the decision in light of the fact that their eyes are clear, making it less demanding to watch the annihilation of the eye tissue. Amid every test the rabbits are immobilized and a…

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