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Equatorial Guinea

Guinea Ecuatorial
Capital
Malabo
Population
1.5M
Area
28,051 km²
Language
Spanish / French / Portuguese

Equatorial Guinea is a country in Central Africa, Africa. Its capital is Malabo, with a population of approximately 1.5M and a total area of 28,051 km². The official languages are Spanish / French / Portuguese and the currency is the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).

📊 Quick Facts about Equatorial Guinea

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Population
1.5M
total residents
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Total Area
28,051 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
53/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$12.3B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$8,200
per person
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Currency
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Spanish / French / Portuguese
official
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Coastline
296 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1968
established
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Local Time in Malabo

Equatorial Guinea covers an area of 28,051 km² with a population density of 53/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $12.3B ($8,200 per capita) and gained independence in 1968. It has a coastline of 296 km.

Did You Know?

Equatorial Guinea is the only country in Africa where Spanish is an official language. The island of Bioko, where the capital sits, is one of Africa's most biodiverse islands, home to rare drill monkeys and nesting sea turtles.

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✈️ Travel Information for Equatorial Guinea

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Best Time to Visit
June–August
Tropical, hot and humid year-round
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Cost of Travel
Mid–Expensive
vs global average
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Visa
Visa required for most nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Equatorial Guinea on the Map

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🏆 Equatorial Guinea World Rankings

1st
Oil Wealth
Sub-Saharan Africa's 3rd largest oil producer
1st
Languages
Only African country with Spanish as official language
1st
Bioko
Bioko Island, one of Africa's most biodiverse islands
1st
Capital Move
Building a brand new capital city, Oyala/Ciudad de la Paz

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Equatorial Guinea

What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?

The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo.

What continent is Equatorial Guinea in?

Equatorial Guinea is located in Africa, in the Central Africa region.

What currency does Equatorial Guinea use?

Equatorial Guinea uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF). The international calling code is +240.

What is the GDP of Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea has a GDP of $12.3B, with a GDP per capita of $8,200.

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