Central Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Cameroon and Gabon.
Equatorial Guinea consists of a continental territory and five inhabited islands; it is one of the smallest countries by area and population in Africa ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Equatorial Guinea:
9,650.517 km
Terrain:
Coastal plains rise to interior hills; islands are volcanic.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, timber, gold, bauxite, diamonds, tantalum, sand and gravel, clay.
Industries:
Petroleum, natural gas, sawmilling.
Population: 1,795,834
Only two large cities over 30,000 people (Bata on the mainland, and the capital Malabo on the island of Bioko); small communities are scattered throughout the mainland and the five inhabited islands.
Area: 28,051 km2
slightly smaller than Maryland
Insular and continental regions widely separated; despite its name, no part of the Equator passes through Equatorial Guinea; the mainland part of the country is located just north of the Equator.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| por | Portuguese |
| spa | Spanish |
Spanish (official) 67.6%, other (includes Fang, Bubi, Portuguese (official), French (official), Fa d'Ambo spoken in Annobon) 32.4% (1994 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XAF | Central African CFA franc | Fr |
Capital City: Malabo
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:40 pm (GMT+01:00)
The flag of Equatorial Guinea is composed of three equal horizontal bands of green, white and red with the national coat of arms centered in the white band and an isosceles triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. The triangle is light blue, has its base on the hoist end and spans about one-fifth the width of the field.
Bordering Countries
Equatorial Guinea is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Equatorial Guinea
You're in for a treat! Equatorial Guinea is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich biodiversity and wildlife
- Beautiful landscapes from rainforests to coastlines
- Unique cultural heritage and history
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Equatoguinean cuisine features cassava, plantains, and fish.
- Popular dishes include peixada and meat stews.
- Fresh tropical fruits and palm wine are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Monte Alen National Park
- Explore the capital, Malabo
- Relax on the beaches of Bioko Island
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