Capital: Malabo Area: 28,051 sq km / 10,828 sq ml Language: Spanish, pidgin English, Fang Currency: Franc CFA Population: 510,470 Life expectancy: 46 (men), 50 (women) Literacy rate: 50% Religions: Roman Catholic, animist, Protestant Physical features: Comprises mainland of Rio Muni, plus islands of Corisco, Elobey Grande, Elobey Chico and Bioko; volcanic mountains on Bioko; 50% of country is forested Ethnic distribution: 80 - 90% Fang ethnic group of Bantu origin Exports: Cocoa, coffee, timber