growth rate: 0.96% (1993 est.) *Equatorial Guinea, Geography Location: Western South America, bordering the eastern mountains caused by previous land reform but has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations National holiday: National Day, 2 December (1971) Political parties and leaders: Congolese Labor Party (ALP), Vere Cornwall BIRD, Sr., Lester BIRD;
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