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After the anti-Spanish riots of 1969, the European population declined in Bata.
Bata
Equatorial Guinea
Bata is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea and the most populous city in the country, with a population of 309,345 at the 2015 census. The city, formerly the capital of Equatorial Guinea, lies on the Atlantic coast of Río Muni.
From the “History” section
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On 7 March 2021, the city was struck by a series of explosions which resulted in the death of at least 105 people.
Bata
Equatorial Guinea
Bata is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea and the most populous city in the country, with a population of 309,345 at the 2015 census. The city, formerly the capital of Equatorial Guinea, lies on the Atlantic coast of Río Muni.
From the “History” section
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Bata has one of the deepest seaports in the region.
Bata
Equatorial Guinea
Bata is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea and the most populous city in the country, with a population of 309,345 at the 2015 census. The city, formerly the capital of Equatorial Guinea, lies on the Atlantic coast of Río Muni.
From the “Economy” section
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The Colegio Español is the city's sole international school.
Bata
Equatorial Guinea
Bata is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea and the most populous city in the country, with a population of 309,345 at the 2015 census. The city, formerly the capital of Equatorial Guinea, lies on the Atlantic coast of Río Muni.
From the “Education” section
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Sheila Ebana, the mother of Lamine Yamal, was born in Bata.
Bata
Equatorial Guinea
Bata is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea and the most populous city in the country, with a population of 309,345 at the 2015 census. The city, formerly the capital of Equatorial Guinea, lies on the Atlantic coast of Río Muni.
From the “Notable people” section
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