Republic of Equatorial Guinea is located on both an island and the mainland in the west of the African Continent, with a
population of 704,001, making it the 166th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Malabo, located on Isla
de Bioko, with a total population of 187,302. The country encompasses 28,051 square kilometers making it the 146th
largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Cameroon, Gabon, the Bight of Biafra and the Atlantic Ocean.
President Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Teodoro Obiang Nguema is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through
popular vote (though he attained power through a military coup and elections since have been considered fraudulent by the
international community) and holds that position for seven years with no term limits. Prime Minister Vicente Ehate Tomi is
recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through appointment by the president and holds that
position seven years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution in January
1995.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Spanish, French, Fang and Bubi. It counts among its major religions
Christian, Roman Catholic and indigenous Pagan faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 3 FM, 5 Short Wave and
1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pico Basile, its highest point at 3,008 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Bight of Biafra, which measures 200 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum, fishing, saw milling and
natural gas. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Equatorial Guinea. Despite the country's economic windfall from oil production
resulting in a massive increase in government revenue in recent years, there have been few improvements in the
population's living standards.
population of 704,001, making it the 166th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Malabo, located on Isla
de Bioko, with a total population of 187,302. The country encompasses 28,051 square kilometers making it the 146th
largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Cameroon, Gabon, the Bight of Biafra and the Atlantic Ocean.
President Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Teodoro Obiang Nguema is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through
popular vote (though he attained power through a military coup and elections since have been considered fraudulent by the
international community) and holds that position for seven years with no term limits. Prime Minister Vicente Ehate Tomi is
recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through appointment by the president and holds that
position seven years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution in January
1995.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Spanish, French, Fang and Bubi. It counts among its major religions
Christian, Roman Catholic and indigenous Pagan faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 3 FM, 5 Short Wave and
1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pico Basile, its highest point at 3,008 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Bight of Biafra, which measures 200 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum, fishing, saw milling and
natural gas. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Equatorial Guinea. Despite the country's economic windfall from oil production
resulting in a massive increase in government revenue in recent years, there have been few improvements in the
population's living standards.
| Children of the Bubi tribe in traditional dress |
| Rio Muni River Basin |
| Malabo coastline on the Atlantic Ocean- Equatorial Guinea's lowest point and waterway |
| Cogo on the Gabon/ Equatorial Guinea border |
| Model of Oyala- the new capital of Equatorial Guinea |
| Malabo- Equatorial Guinea's capital and largest city |
| Unknown shipwreck off the coast of Mbini |
| Abi's Home Page |
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EQUATORIAL
GUINEA
Updated 27 March 2013
GUINEA
Updated 27 March 2013
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
5% (2009 est.)
20,000
less than 1,000
20,000
less than 1,000
| Batna on the Bight of Biafra |
| Isla de Annobon off Equatorial Guinea's southern coast |
| Coffee tree in Ebebiyin on the Cameroon/Equatorial Guinea border |
| Pico Basile- Equatorial Guinea's highest point |
| Elephant on Isla de Corisco |
| Equatorial Guinean woman in traditional dress |
| Some Fang tribe kids |
| Banta- Palm Nut Soup and a traditional dish of Equatorial Guinea |
| Caldera de San Carlos on Bioko Island- Equatorial Guinea's westernmost point |
| Cogo- Equatorial Guinea's southernmost mainland town on the border with Gabon |
| Corsico Island in the Bight of Biafra |
| Mongomo- Equatorial Guinea's easternmost city on the border with Gabon |
| Punta Epote- Equatorial Guinea's northernmost point on the border with Cameroon |
| Punta Europa on Bioko Island- Equatorial Guinea's northernmost point |
| Seminaria de Niefang- Equatorial Guinea's northeast point on the border with Cameroon and Gabon |
| Waterfall near Moka |
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| Isla da Annobon- Equatorial Guinea's southern and westernmost most point south of Sao Tome and west of Gabon |
