Equatorial Guinea

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Mantled guereza also know as the black-and-white colobus monkey

Mantled guereza also know as the black-and-white colobus monkey

Why visit Equatorial Guinea

This is the land of primates with painted faces, soft clouds of butterflies and insects so colorful they belong in the realm of fiction. Yes, Equatorial Guinea has something of a reputation, with a history of failed coups, allegations of corruption and buckets of oil, but there is plenty to bring you to this country's beautiful black-and-white shores.

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