The Pekingese was once believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. Historically, the theft of a Pekingese in China was punished by death. All modern Pekingese are descended from five dogs rescued for Queen Victoria during the Second Opium War. When British troops reached the residence of the Chinese Emperor, the guards killed all but these five dogs to prevent them falling into the hands of the enemy.
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Equatorial Guinea is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 10,000 square miIes. The population of Equatorial Guinea is about 540,000. The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo. Most peopIe in Equatorial Guinea speak Spanish or French. Threatened species known from Equatorial Guinea include the African Elephant, Chimpanzee, Drill, Gorilla, and Preuss's Monkey.
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