Equatorial Guinea is a country in Central Africa, Africa with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Equatorial Guinea that most people don't 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.
Equatorial Guinea is the only African country with Spanish as the official language.
The country became wealthy after oil was discovered in the 1990s.
Bioko Island is one of Africa's most biodiverse islands.
Equatorial Guinea is building an entirely new capital city called Oyala.
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.
Equatorial Guinea is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
The highest peak in Equatorial Guinea at 3,011m — a dormant volcano with cloud forest
Mainland rainforest park with gorillas, chimpanzees, forest elephants and bongos
Spanish colonial buildings and a cathedral in the island capital
Remote black sand beach on the southern tip of Bioko with nesting sea turtles
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.
The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo.
Equatorial Guinea has a population of approximately 1.5M.
The official languages of Equatorial Guinea are Spanish / French / Portuguese.
Equatorial Guinea gained independence in 1968.
Equatorial Guinea uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).