What is another word for Spanish Guinea?
Pronunciation: [spˈanɪʃ ɡˈɪni] (IPA) 
Spanish Guinea was a historical name for the Spanish Empire's colony in Equatorial Africa. It went through different administrative changes throughout its colonial history. Some of the synonyms used to refer to the region include Equatorial Guinea, Rio Muni, Southern Guinea, and Spanish West Africa. The name Equatorial Guinea became more common during the 1960s after the colony gained its independence from Spain. Today, Equatorial Guinea is a small country located on the west coast of Africa and is divided into two regions, the mainland region formerly known as Rio Muni and an island region where the capital city, Malabo is located.
