Malabo

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Malabo?North coast of Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
2. How many people live in Malabo?Approximately 297,000 inhabitants (2018)
3. How big is Malabo?Information not available in the provided source
4. What is the capital of Malabo?Former capital of Equatorial Guinea; transitioning role with Ciudad de la Paz
5. What language do people speak in Malabo?Spanish (official), Pichinglis (language of wider communication)
6. When was Malabo built?Malabo is the oldest city in Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea: A nation in Central Africa, composed of a mainland territory and several islands, with Spanish as its official language.
Bioko Island: The largest island of Equatorial Guinea, situated in the Gulf of Guinea, and the location of Malabo.
Pichinglis: A creole language that serves as a lingua franca on Bioko Island, facilitating communication among its diverse population.
Ciudad de la Paz: A new, planned city under construction in mainland Equatorial Guinea, designated to replace Malabo as the nation's capital.