Batais a port city in theLitoralProvinceofEquatorial Guinea. With a 2005 estimated population of 173,046, it is the largest city in Equatorial Guinea. It lies on theAtlantic Oceancoast ofRío Muni. Bata was formerly capital of Equatorial Guinea and is a transport hub andport, from whichferriessail toMalaboandDouala, while fliers can land atBata Airport. Bata is also famed for itsnightlifeandmarket.
Bata
