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Gus Envela Jr.
Gustavo Bodjedi Envela-Mahua Jr. is an Equatorial Guinea, Equatoguinean former sprinter, actor, and political hopeful, currently based in Washington, D.C., United States. He was born in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Background and early life Envela's father, Gustavo Envela-Makongo Sr., resigned as Equatorial Guinea's first ambassador to the United Nations in 1970 due to clashes with the Equatorial Guinean government. In 1970 the family, due to escalating political unrest in their native country, fled into exile and settled in Salem, Oregon. Growing up in Salem, Envela gained notoriety at an early age as a standout sprinter, setting several national age-group records. He attended Waldo Middle School and Douglas McKay High School. While at McKay, he set state records in the 100 (10.49 seconds), 200 (21.33) and the 400 meter dashes (46.78), and took first place in the state meet in each of those events from 1984 to 1986. Sporting distinctions Envela went on to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bata, Equatorial Guinea
Bata () is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea. With a 2005 estimated population of 173,046, it is the largest city in Equatorial Guinea. It lies on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Río Muni. Bata was formerly capital of Equatorial Guinea and is a transport hub and port, from which ferries sail to Malabo and Douala, while aircraft can land at Bata Airport. Bata is also known for its nightlife and market. History After the anti-Spanish riots of 1969, the European population declined in Bata, and severe economic stagnation affected Bata in the 1970s and early 1980s.BritannicaBata britannica.com, USA, accessed on July 7, 2019 The oil boom of the country in the late 1980s and 1990s has boosted the development of the city. On 7 March 2021, the city was struck by a series of explosions which resulted in the death of at least 105 people and the wounding of more than 615 others. The majority of the buildings in the city were damaged by the explosions. Economy Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
