Republic of Equatorial Guinea is located on both an island and the mainland in the west of the African Continent, with a
population of 650,702, making it the 166th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Malabo, located on Isla
de Bioko, with a total population of 100,000. The country encompasses 28,051 square kilometers making it the 144th
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 Ignacio Milam Tang is
recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Deputy Prime Minister Mercelino Oyono Ntutumu, 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 650,702, making it the 166th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Malabo, located on Isla
de Bioko, with a total population of 100,000. The country encompasses 28,051 square kilometers making it the 144th
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 Ignacio Milam Tang is
recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Deputy Prime Minister Mercelino Oyono Ntutumu, 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 |
| Monte Allen National Park in the Niefang Mountains |
| Malabo- Equatorial Guinea's capital and largest city |
| Unknown shipwreck off the coast of Mbini |
Equatorial Guinea may sound like it is on the Equator but actually isn't very close to it .In truth the Equator
runs through Gabon... and I think that is just strange! As I said in my Fun Fact, Equatorial Guinea has a lot
of oil but its people are still very poor. Either way, I think it is still very pretty. I would like to try a bowl full of
Palm nut soup, kayak Rio Muni, visit Monte Allen National Park and tour Malabo, Cogo and Bata. If you
have time, visit Equatorial Guinea and find out why they lay claim to being "equatorial".
runs through Gabon... and I think that is just strange! As I said in my Fun Fact, Equatorial Guinea has a lot
of oil but its people are still very poor. Either way, I think it is still very pretty. I would like to try a bowl full of
Palm nut soup, kayak Rio Muni, visit Monte Allen National Park and tour Malabo, Cogo and Bata. If you
have time, visit Equatorial Guinea and find out why they lay claim to being "equatorial".
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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EQUATORIAL
GUINEA
Updated 01/27/11
GUINEA
Updated 01/27/11
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
3.4% (2007 est.)
11,000
370
11,000
370
| 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 |
