Corisco, or Mandj, is a small island of Equatorial Guinea, located 29 km southwest of the Rio Muni estuary that defines the border with Gabon. Corisco, whose name derives from the Portuguese word for lightning, has an area of just 14 sq km, and its highest point is 35 meters above the sea.
Originally settled by the Benga people, Corisco was acquired by Spain in 1843, as a result of an arrangement made by J. J. Lerena y Barry with Benga king Bonkoro I. Bonkoro I died in 1846 and was succeeded by his son Bonkoro II, but due to rivalries on the island, Bonkoro II moved to Sao Tome, and Munga I ruled in Corisco 1848 to 1858, his son Munga II taking over, and meeting the explorer Iradier in the 1870s.
In general the Spanish paid little attention to Corisco. In the early part of the 20th century it was part of the administration of Elobey, Annobon, and Corisco, and postage stamps were issued under that name. It became an integral part of Equatorial Guinea upon independence.
Corisco and the surrounding waters of Corisco Bay have become of interest in recent years for their oil prospects. A consortium of Elf Aquitaine and Petrogab began prospecting in 1981.
Reference
Max Liniger-Goumaz, Small is not Always Beautiful: The Story of Equatorial Guinea (1989, ISBN 0-389-20861-2) p. 7, et al
Corisco is an Association established on July 1987, with the objective of giving light to the anxieties of its founders, who were propelled by Pablo Gonzalez, with the aim of enjoying what he does and to exalt Galician folklore to all its extent.
Corisco is a group of friends who has in common the same wish, which is to enjoy dance, music and everything that has to do with Galician folklore.
Corisco will go in the direction we lead it and in the direction you allow us with your clappings and critics, without weakening and having as much fun as possible, because that is our aim.
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