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Bioko

Island in Equatorial Guinea
Bioko is an island of Equatorial Guinea, northwest of the mainland. Malabo, in the north, is the country’s capital and home to a neo-Gothic cathedral. In the south, turtles lay eggs on the beaches around Ureca in the dry season. Also during this...
Area: 779 mi²
Coordinates: 3°30′N 8°42′E / 3.500°N 8.700°E
Ethnic groups: Bubi (58%), Fang (16%), Fernandino (12%), Igbo (7%) (2002)
Etymology: Named for Cristino Seriche Bioko
Highest elevation: 3,012 m (9882 ft)
Highest point: Pico Basile