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🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Equatorial Guinea is a country in Central Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 28,051 km² and has a coastline of 296 km. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Central Africa
sub-region
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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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Coastline
296 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1968
established
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Climate
Tropical, hot and humid year-round
general type

Location and Position

Equatorial Guinea is situated in Central Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 296 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Equatorial Guinea covers a total area of 28,051 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 1.5M across this area, the population density is 53/km². The capital city is Malabo.

Climate

The climate of Equatorial Guinea is tropical, hot and humid year-round. The best time to visit is generally June–August, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Equatorial Guinea

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Cameroon
Yaoundé
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Gabon
Libreville

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Equatorial Guinea located?

Equatorial Guinea is located in Central Africa, Africa. The capital city is Malabo.

How large is Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea has a total area of 28,051 km² with a population density of 53/km².

What countries border Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea shares land borders with: Cameroon, Gabon.

What is the climate of Equatorial Guinea?

The climate of Equatorial Guinea is Tropical, hot and humid year-round. The best time to visit is June–August.

What timezone is Equatorial Guinea in?

Equatorial Guinea observes UTC+1 timezone.

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