🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Flag of Equatorial Guinea

Basic Information

Capital
Malabo
Region
Africa / Middle Africa
Population
1,853,559
Area
28,000 km²
Currencies
Central African CFA franc (Fr)
Languages
French, Spanish

About country

Equatorial Guinea is a country located on the west coast of Central Africa, bordering Cameroon and Gabon. Formerly known as Spanish Guinea, its name reflects its proximity to both the Equator and the Guinea region. The country's economy is heavily reliant on oil reserves discovered off its coast, despite a high GDP per capita, wealth distribution remains uneven. The majority of the population consists of the Fang people, with the Bubi people being the second largest ethnic group. The capital city recently transitioned to Ciudad de la Paz, replacing Malabo.

Political Information

System of Government
Presidential Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
GQ
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
GNQ
Flag Emoji
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Additional Flags & Symbols

Río Muni
Río Muni
Region / Subdivision
Malabo
Malabo
Obec / Město