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Country in Central Africa
Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is a country on the west coast of Central Africa and the only Spanish-speaking country
Equatorial_Guinea
Most populous city in Equatorial Guinea
Bata (Spanish: [ˈbata] ) is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea and the most populous city in the country, with a population of 309
Bata,_Equatorial_Guinea
Men's football team
The Equatorial Guinea national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Guinea Ecuatorial) represents Equatorial Guinea in men's international football
Equatorial Guinea national football team
Equatorial_Guinea_national_football_team
The president of Equatorial Guinea is the head of state of Equatorial Guinea, a country in the Gulf of Guinea. The president has formal presidency over
List of presidents of Equatorial Guinea
List_of_presidents_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Demographic features of the population of Equatorial Guinea include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status
Demographics of Equatorial Guinea
Demographics_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Failed overthrow of President Obiang by mercenaries
The 2004 Equatorial Guinea coup attempt, also known as the Wonga Coup, failed to replace President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo with exiled opposition
2004 Equatorial Guinea coup attempt
2004_Equatorial_Guinea_coup_attempt
Former capital of Equatorial Guinea
[maˈlaβo] ; formerly Santa Isabel [ˈsantajsaˈβel] ) is a city in Equatorial Guinea, located in the province of Bioko Norte. It is located on the north
Malabo
Capital city of Equatorial Guinea
‘’’City of Peace’’’ commonly known as La Paz, is the capital city of Equatorial Guinea and is still developing. Established as an urban district in Wele-Nzas
Ciudad_de_la_Paz
Corruption in Equatorial Guinea is high by world standards and considered among the worst of any country on earth. It has been described as "an almost
Corruption in Equatorial Guinea
Corruption_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Religion in Equatorial Guinea (2020 ARDA estimate) Catholic Church (71.3%) Other Christian (17.0%) No religion (5.50%) Muslim (4.10%) Traditional faiths
Religion_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Association football competition in Africa
and Liberia 0–1 Equatorial Guinea. The match between Malawi and Equatorial Guinea on 9 October was cancelled after Equatorial Guinea's players went on
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF Group H
2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_–_CAF_Group_H
Province of Equatorial Guinea
[litoˈɾal], meaning "Coastal [Province]") is the most populous province of Equatorial Guinea, recording a population of 367,348 in the 2015 national census. Its
Litoral_(Equatorial_Guinea)
Federation of French colonies in central Africa (1910–58)
French Equatorial Africa (French: Afrique équatoriale française, or AEF) was a federation of French colonial territories in Equatorial Africa which consisted
French_Equatorial_Africa
and Liberia 0–1 Equatorial Guinea. The match between Malawi and Equatorial Guinea on 9 October was cancelled after Equatorial Guinea's players went on
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_(CAF)
National army of equatorial guinea
The Armed Forces of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Fuerzas Armadas de Guinea Ecuatorial; French: Forces armées de la Guinée équatoriale; Portuguese: Forças
Armed Forces of Equatorial Guinea
Armed_Forces_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Ruling political party in Equatorial Guinea
Party of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Partido Democrático de Guinea Ecuatorial, abbreviated PDGE) is the ruling political party in Equatorial Guinea. It was
Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea
Democratic_Party_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Country in Central Africa
overview of and topical guide to Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea – sovereign country located on the Gulf of Guinea in Middle Africa. It is one of the
Outline_of_Equatorial_Guinea
flag of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Bandera de Guinea Ecuatorial; French: Drapeau de la Guinée équatoriale; Portuguese: Bandeira da Guiné Equatorial) was
Flag_of_Equatorial_Guinea
The Prime Minister of the Government of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Primer Ministro del Gobierno de Guinea Ecuatorial; French: Premier ministre du gouvernement
Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea
Prime_Minister_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Events in the year 2026 in Equatorial Guinea. President: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo Prime Minister: Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua Vice President: Teodoro Nguema
2026_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is divided into two regions and eight provinces (Spanish: provincias, French: provinces, Portuguese: províncias). The newest province
Provinces of Equatorial Guinea
Provinces_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has a developing economy. It has traditionally been dependent on commodities such as cocoa and coffee, but is now heavily dependent
Economy_of_Equatorial_Guinea
This is a list of holidays in Equatorial Guinea. January 1: New Year's Day April 7: Good Friday May 1: Labour Day June 5: President's Day, birthday of
Public holidays in Equatorial Guinea
Public_holidays_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Dictator of Equatorial Guinea since 1979
military officer, and dictator who has served as the second president of Equatorial Guinea since 1979. As of 2026[update], he is the second-longest-consecutively-serving
Teodoro_Obiang_Nguema_Mbasogo
The Equatorial Guinea women's national football team, nicknamed the Nzalang Femenino, has represented Equatorial Guinea in senior international women's
Equatorial Guinea women's national football team
Equatorial_Guinea_women's_national_football_team
The History of Equatorial Guinea is marked by centuries of colonial domination by the Portuguese, British and Spanish colonial empires, and by the local
History_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Military overthrow of President Francisco Macías Nguema
The 1979 Equatorial Guinea coup d'état happened on August 3, 1979, when President Francisco Macías Nguema's nephew, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, overthrew
1979 Equatorial Guinea coup d'état
1979_Equatorial_Guinea_coup_d'état
The politics of Equatorial Guinea take place under an authoritarian regime where power has been centralized under President Teodoro Obiang Nguema since
Politics_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Equatorial Guinea gained independence from Spain on 12 October 1968, with Francisco Macías Nguema becoming the country's first president. His rule, which
Republic of Equatorial Guinea (1968–1979)
Republic_of_Equatorial_Guinea_(1968–1979)
Culinary traditions of Equatorial Guinea
The cuisine of Equatorial Guinea is a blend of the cuisines of the native peoples of this African country, including the Annobonese, the Bubi, the Fang
Cuisine_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is known for human rights abuses. Under the current government it has "limited ability of citizens to change their government; increased
Human rights in Equatorial Guinea
Human_rights_in_Equatorial_Guinea
President of Equatorial Guinea from 1968 to 1979
an Equatoguinean politician who served as the first president of Equatorial Guinea from the country's gaining of independence in 1968, until his overthrow
Francisco_Macías_Nguema
Nationalist independence party in colonial Equatorial Guinea
Liberation of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Movimiento Nacional de Liberación de Guinea Ecuatorial, Monalige) is a political party in Equatorial Guinea founded
National Liberation Movement of Equatorial Guinea
National_Liberation_Movement_of_Equatorial_Guinea
The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is located in west central Africa. Bioko Island lies about 40 kilometers (24.9 mi) from Cameroon. Annobón Island lies
Geography of Equatorial Guinea
Geography_of_Equatorial_Guinea
National cabinet
The Equatorial Guinean Council of Ministers or Council of Ministers of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Consejo de Ministros), is chaired by the President of
Equatorial Guinea Council of Ministers
Equatorial_Guinea_Council_of_Ministers
Southern island province of Equatorial Guinea
is a province of Equatorial Guinea. The province consists of the island of Annobón and its associated islets in the Gulf of Guinea. Annobón is the smallest
Annobón
Vice president of Equatorial Guinea since 2016
First Vice President of Equatorial Guinea since 2016. He is a son of Teodoro Obiang Nguema, the current president of Equatorial Guinea, by his wife, Constancia
Teodoro_Nguema_Obiang_Mangue
Sporting event delegation
Equatorial Guinea first participated at the Olympic Games in 1984, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then. The nation
Equatorial Guinea at the Olympics
Equatorial_Guinea_at_the_Olympics
Northern island of Equatorial Guinea, Central Africa
European Portuguese pronunciation: [fɨɾˈnɐ̃.dʊ ˈpɔ]) is an island of Equatorial Guinea. It is located 32 km (20 mi) south of the coast of Cameroon, and 160 km
Bioko
in Equatorial Guinea over the past ten years, although there is still room for improvement. Among sub-Saharan African countries, Equatorial Guinea has
Education in Equatorial Guinea
Education_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Upper house of Equatorial Guinea
The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of Equatorial Guinea. The Senate was established following constitutional reforms approved in a referendum
Senate_(Equatorial_Guinea)
2026 apostolic journey
Pope Leo XIV visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea from April 13 to 23, 2026. This trip was this pope's third trip outside of Italy
Visits by Pope Leo XIV to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea
Visits_by_Pope_Leo_XIV_to_Algeria,_Cameroon,_Angola,_and_Equatorial_Guinea
Former Spanish colony in West Africa
Bight of Bonny, in Central Africa. It gained independence in 1968 as Equatorial Guinea. From the resumption of Spanish sovereignty in 1843, and until 1904
Spanish_Guinea
Political party in Equatorial Guinea (1959–1970)
Movement of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Movimiento de Unión Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial, MUNGE) was a political party in Equatorial Guinea, founded as
National Unity Movement of Equatorial Guinea
National_Unity_Movement_of_Equatorial_Guinea
National legislative body of Equatorial Guinea
The Parliament is the national legislature of Equatorial Guinea. The bicameral parliament consists of a Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The PDGE won
Parliament of Equatorial Guinea
Parliament_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Nationalist independence group in colonial Equatorial Guinea
The Popular Idea of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Idea Popular de Guinea Ecuatorial, IPGE) was a nationalist political group created at the end of the 1950s
Popular Idea of Equatorial Guinea
Popular_Idea_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Agriculture is a major sector of the economy in Equatorial Guinea. Farming accounts for approximately 2% of GDP as it contributes little to the export
Agriculture in Equatorial Guinea
Agriculture_in_Equatorial_Guinea
General elections were held in Equatorial Guinea on 20 November 2022 to elect the President and members of Parliament, alongside local elections. Originally
2022 Equatorial Guinean general election
2022_Equatorial_Guinean_general_election
media are available largely in standard European Portuguese only. Equatorial Guinea was a Spanish colony between 1778 and 1968 and was originally a group
Portuguese-speaking_world
constitutional amendments. 1968 Equatorial Guinea constitution 1973 Equatorial Guinea constitution 1982 Equatorial Guinea constitution Text of the Constitution
Constitution of Equatorial Guinea
Constitution_of_Equatorial_Guinea
the most popular sport in Equatorial Guinea. It was during Spanish colonialism that football arrived to Equatorial Guinea. Football is now a very popular
Football_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Equatoguinean public official (born 1970)
of the Directorate General of Insurance and Reinsurance (DGAR) of Equatorial Guinea between 2015 and 2020. Engonga later becamehead of the National Agency
Baltasar_Ebang_Engonga
Military unit
The Navy of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Marina de guerra; French: Marine de guerre; Portuguese: Marinha de Guerra) is the maritime component of the Armed
Navy_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Continent
rapid economic growth prior to 1990. Exceptions include Libya and Equatorial Guinea, both of which possess large oil reserves. Instability throughout
Africa
African football tournament
globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 30 December 2025. "Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea match report". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 24 December 2025
2025_Africa_Cup_of_Nations
American government policy since 2025
administration's $7.5M payment to Equatorial Guinea". Associated Press. Retrieved November 11, 2025. "Experts urge Equatorial Guinea to uphold international obligations
Deportation in the second Trump administration
Deportation_in_the_second_Trump_administration
official language: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe and, since 2011, Equatorial Guinea. The six countries are former colonies
Portuguese-speaking African countries
Portuguese-speaking_African_countries
Deputy head of state in Equatorial Guinea
president of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Vicepresidente de Guinea Ecuatorial) is the second highest political position obtainable in Equatorial Guinea. Following
Vice President of Equatorial Guinea
Vice_President_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Equatorial Guinea was written by Atanasio Ndongo Miyone and adopted in 1968, when the country gained independence from Spain [2]. Equatorial Guinea was
Music_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Bilateral relations
China–Equatorial Guinea relations refer to the foreign relations between China and Equatorial Guinea. China and Equatorial Guinea established diplomatic
China–Equatorial Guinea relations
China–Equatorial_Guinea_relations
Lower house of the Parliament of Equatorial Guinea
Portuguese: Câmara dos Deputados) is the lower house of the Parliament of Equatorial Guinea. Although vested with considerable powers under the country's constitution
Chamber of Deputies (Equatorial Guinea)
Chamber_of_Deputies_(Equatorial_Guinea)
Football tournament group stage
The group consisted of hosts Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, and Equatorial Guinea. Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria as the top two teams, along with
2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group A
2023_Africa_Cup_of_Nations_Group_A
British baronet, businessman and son of Margaret Thatcher (born 1953)
suspended prison sentence and fined in South Africa for funding the 2004 Equatorial Guinea coup attempt. He has two children by his first wife, Diane Burgdorf
Mark_Thatcher
coat of arms of Equatorial Guinea (Escudo de Guinea Ecuatorial; Armoiries de la Guinée équatoriale; Brasão de armas da Guiné Equatorial) was adopted on
Coat of arms of Equatorial Guinea
Coat_of_arms_of_Equatorial_Guinea
National under-17 association football team representing Equatorial Guinea
The Equatorial Guinea national under-17 football team, nicknamed the National Thunder, represents Equatorial Guinea in international youth football competitions
Equatorial Guinea national under-17 football team
Equatorial_Guinea_national_under-17_football_team
30th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations
Africa Cup of Nations, known as the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, Equatorial Guinea 2015 for sponsorship reasons, was the 30th staging of the Africa Cup
2015_Africa_Cup_of_Nations
Ruling political party of Equatorial Guinea from 1970 to 1979
lit. 'Sole National Workers' Party', PUNT) was a political party in Equatorial Guinea. It was the only political party in the country from 1970 to 1979
United National Workers' Party
United_National_Workers'_Party
National under-20 association football team representing Equatorial Guinea
The Equatorial Guinea national under-20 football team, nicknamed the National Thunder, represents Equatorial Guinea in international youth football competitions
Equatorial Guinea national under-20 football team
Equatorial_Guinea_national_under-20_football_team
Political party in Equatorial Guinea
The Popular Union of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Unión Popular de Guinea Ecuatorial) is a political party in the Equatorial Guinea. It is led by Daniel
Popular Union of Equatorial Guinea
Popular_Union_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Spanish-speaking countries in Africa
of Equatorial Guinea, while in the Sahara it coexists with Arabic. Spanish is spoken as a native language by a small minority in Equatorial Guinea, primarily
Hispanic_Africa
Policy on permits required to enter Equatorial Guinea
All visitors to Equatorial Guinea must obtain an e-Visa prior to arrival, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries mentioned below. Citizens
Visa policy of Equatorial Guinea
Visa_policy_of_Equatorial_Guinea
28th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations
between 21 January and 12 February 2012, and it was co-hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. The bidding process for hosting the tournament ended in
2012_Africa_Cup_of_Nations
Bilateral relations
Equatorial Guinea–Germany relations are the bilateral relations between Equatorial Guinea and Germany. According to the German Foreign Office, mutual
Equatorial Guinea–Germany relations
Equatorial_Guinea–Germany_relations
Association football tournament
Malawi vs Equatorial Guinea Match". Football Association of Malawi. Retrieved 9 October 2025. "Coach, players fired after Equatorial Guinea fail to pitch
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
2026_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification
Northeasternmost part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean
Cameroon in the Gulf of Guinea under the sovereignty of Equatorial Guinea. Corisco is an island belonging to Equatorial Guinea, as are the two small islands
Gulf_of_Guinea
The wildlife of Equatorial Guinea is composed of its flora and fauna. There are approximately 3,250 species of plants. Africa has high animal diversity
Wildlife_of_Equatorial_Guinea
sponsorship, Equatorial Guinea feels a special kinship with that organization. It became the 126th UN member on November 12, 1968. Equatorial Guinea served
Foreign relations of Equatorial Guinea
Foreign_relations_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Former currency of Equatorial Guinea
The ekwele or ekuele was the currency of Equatorial Guinea between 1975 and 1985. Although nominally divided into 100 céntimos, no subdivisions were issued
Equatorial_Guinean_ekwele
Lying on the culturally rich continent of Africa, Equatorial Guinea has proved to be entrenched in ancient rituals and songs. This is especially true
Culture_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Ethnic group
Spanish diaspora in Equatorial Guinea is made of people of Spanish ancestral origin who are residents born or living in Equatorial Guinea. This group is closely
Spanish diaspora in Equatorial Guinea
Spanish_diaspora_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Telecommunications in Equatorial Guinea include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Radio stations: 1 state-owned radio
Telecommunications in Equatorial Guinea
Telecommunications_in_Equatorial_Guinea
International football competition
"Côte d'Ivoire vs Guinea-Bissau match Report". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 14 January 2024. "Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea match Report". globalsportsarchive
2023_Africa_Cup_of_Nations
Government ministry of Equatorial Guinea
of Equatorial Guinea responsible for military administration. It is the administrative and executive body of the Armed Forces of Equatorial Guinea. It
Ministry of Defence (Equatorial Guinea)
Ministry_of_Defence_(Equatorial_Guinea)
harassment, violence and extortion from the police. Prostitution in Equatorial Guinea is illegal. UNAIDS estimate there to be about 6,000 prostitutes in
Prostitution_in_Africa
The mass media in Equatorial Guinea is primarily run by the state. Radio and Television Asonga (see below) are not officially run by the state, but by
Mass media in Equatorial Guinea
Mass_media_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is a Christian majority country, with Islam being a minority religion. Due to the secular nature of the country's constitution, Muslims
Islam_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Christianity in Equatorial Guinea dates back to pre-independence, when Equatorial Guinea was a colony of Portugal and Spain. In 2023 almost 90% of the
Christianity in Equatorial Guinea
Christianity_in_Equatorial_Guinea
In Equatorial Guinea, abortion is only legal if the pregnancy poses a risk to health or life of the mother or fetus, or in the case of pregnancy from
Abortion_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Events in the year 2025 in Equatorial Guinea. President: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo Prime Minister: Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua Vice President: Teodoro Nguema
2025_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Events in the year 2024 in Equatorial Guinea. President: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo Prime Minister: Manuela Roka Botey (until 17 August), Manuel Osa
2024_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Football tournament
tournaments within twelve months in January 2012 (co-hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea) and January 2013 (hosted by South Africa). The change of FIFA Confederations
Africa_Cup_of_Nations
Himno Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial (English: National Anthem of Equatorial Guinea), also known by its incipit "Caminemos pisando las sendas de nuestra
National Anthem of Equatorial Guinea
National_Anthem_of_Equatorial_Guinea
International football competition
to 26 March 2024, and involved Cambodia (AFC), Cape Verde (CAF), Equatorial Guinea (CAF) and Guyana (CONCACAF). Source: [citation needed] 21 March 2024 (2024-03-21)
2024_FIFA_Series
Equatorial Guinea, the following format is used: xx xxx xxxx - calls within Equatorial Guinea +240 yy xxx xxxx - calls from outside Equatorial Guinea
Telephone numbers in Equatorial Guinea
Telephone_numbers_in_Equatorial_Guinea
Egyptian footballer (born 1994)
start as Egypt top Equatorial Guinea 2–0". KingFut.com. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2016. "Ramadan misses penalty as Guinea hold Egypt". KingFut
Trézéguet (Egyptian footballer)
Trézéguet_(Egyptian_footballer)
Equatoguinean footballer (born 1989)
Born in Spain, he is the captain and all-time leading scorer of the Equatorial Guinea national team. A versatile player, he plays mainly as a right-back
Emilio_Nsue
Region of Equatorial Guinea
The Insular Region of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Región Insular de Guinea Ecuatorial, French: Région insulaire de Guinée équatoriale, Portuguese: Região
Insular Region (Equatorial Guinea)
Insular_Region_(Equatorial_Guinea)
Political party in Equatorial Guinea
Party of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Partido del Progreso de Guinea Ecuatorial) is a pro-market, pro-democracy political party in Equatorial Guinea. It was
Progress Party of Equatorial Guinea
Progress_Party_of_Equatorial_Guinea
Football tournament group stage
to 31 December 2025. The group consisted of Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan. Algeria and Burkina Faso as the top two teams, along with
2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group E
2025_Africa_Cup_of_Nations_Group_E
Censorship in Equatorial Guinea refers to the systematic control and suppression of freedom of speech, expression, and access to information by the government
Censorship in Equatorial Guinea
Censorship_in_Equatorial_Guinea
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Guinea Fowl; Turkey; A Tabaee (Successor of the Companions) was so Named
Boy/Male
Muslim
Guinea hen, Guinea fowl
Boy/Male
Indian
Guinea hen, Guinea fowl
Boy/Male
British, English
Guinea Hen
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Old French conquest ‘conquest’, probably applied as a nickname.
Boy/Male
Scandinavian
Form of Christopher.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Sixth month
Girl/Female
Muslim
Fragrance, Fragrant
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Guide
Boy/Male
Indian, Modern
Universe; First Ray of Sun
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : variant of Summer or Summers.English (northern) : patronymic from Summer.
Boy/Male
Hebrew Russian
Supplanter.
Boy/Male
Indian, Marathi
Well Cultured
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
The Sky; Heaven
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
n.
An instrument consisting of a telescope so mounted as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, the one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known. The motion in right ascension is sometimes communicated by clockwork, so as to keep the object constantly in the field of the telescope. Called also an equatorial telescope.
n.
The Guinea-hen flower. See Snake's-head, and under Guinea.
n. pl.
A division of monotremes which comprises the spiny ant-eaters of Australia and New Guinea. See Illust. under Echidna.
n.
Any one of several species of beautiful birds of Australia and New Guinea, of the genera Ptiloris and Craspidophora, allied to the paradise birds.
n.
Any bird of the genus Numida. Several species are found in Africa. The common pintado, or Guinea fowl, the helmeted, and the crested pintados, are the best known. See Guinea fowl, under Guinea.
n.
Any viverrine mammal of the genus Prionodon, inhabiting the East Indies and Southern Asia. The common East Indian linsang (P. gracilis) is white, crossed by broad, black bands. The Guinea linsang (Porana Richardsonii) is brown with black spots.
n.
The Guinea, or sphinx, baboon (Cynocephalus sphinx).
n.
Any bird of the genus Manucodia, of Australia and New Guinea. They are related to the bird of paradise.
n.
Any one of numerous species of jumping marsupials of the family Macropodidae. They inhabit Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands, They have long and strong hind legs and a large tail, while the fore legs are comparatively short and feeble. The giant kangaroo (Macropus major) is the largest species, sometimes becoming twelve or fourteen feet in total length. The tree kangaroos, belonging to the genus Dendrolagus, live in trees; the rock kangaroos, of the genus Petrogale, inhabit rocky situations; and the brush kangaroos, of the genus Halmaturus, inhabit wooded districts. See Wallaby.
n.
Any one of many species of small parrots of the family Trichoglossidae, generally having the tongue papillose at the tip, and the mandibles straighter and less toothed than in common parrots. They are found in the East Indies, Australia, New Guinea, and the adjacent islands. They feed mostly on soft fruits and on the honey of flowers.
n.
Any one numerous species of small brush-tongued parrots or lories, found mostly in Australia, New Guinea and the adjacent islands, with some forms in the East Indies. They are arboreal in their habits and feed largely upon the honey of flowers. They belong to Trichoglossus, Loriculus, and several allied genera.
n.
A district on the west coast of Africa (formerly noted for its export of gold and slaves) after which the Guinea fowl, Guinea grass, Guinea peach, etc., are named.
n.
The Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.
a.
Of or pertaining to the equator; as, equatorial climates; also, pertaining to an equatorial instrument.
adv.
So as to have motion or direction parallel to the equator.
n.
Deviation of an ellipse or a spheroid from the form of a circle or a sphere; especially, in reference to the figure of the earth, the difference between the equatorial and polar semidiameters, divided by the equatorial; thus, the ellipticity of the earth is /.
v. t.
To bid, as a price, reward, or wages; as, to offer a guinea for a ring; to offer a salary or reward.
n.
Any one of several species of very brilliant birds belonging to Promerops, Epimarchus, and allied genera, closely related to the paradise birds, and mostly native of New Guinea. They have a long curved beak and a long graduated tail.
n. pl.
The native black race of Papua or New Guinea, and the adjacent islands.