Equatorial Guinea Country Overview

 

Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. It is also commonly referred to as Equatorial Guinea.

African map highlighting Equatorial Guinea location.

1. Where is Equatorial Guinea Country located?

   Equatorial Guinea is located on the western coastline of central Africa. Equatorial Guinea borders the following countries; Cameroon on the north and Gabon on the south and east.

2. What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?

   The Capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo.

3. How large is the country of Equatorial Guinea?

   Equatorial Guinea has 28,050 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Equatorial Guinea a member of the African Union?
   

   Equatorial Guinea is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since October 12th, 1968.

 

1. What is the population of Equatorial Guinea?
   

   The population of Equatorial Guinea is slightly over 857,000 as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Equatorial Guinea is Bata with a population of 250,000 approx. (2019).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Equatorial Guinea?

   As of 2019, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in Equatorial Guinea are;  Fang (80%), Bubi (6%), Ndowe (3.6%), Ibgo (5%), Annobon (1.6%), Bujeba (1.1%), and others

3. How many languages are spoken in Equatorial Guinea?

   The most popular languages spoken in Equatorial Guinea are; Fang, Bubi, Ano Bom, Spanish, Portuguese, English, and French. Equatorial Guinea Country Overview.

4. What religions are in Equatorial Guinea?
   

   Equatorial Guinea religious groups consist of; Christian (86%) and Islam (4%), Traditional religions (7%), and other (3%).

1. Equatorial Guinea Political System Overview.

   Equatorial Guinea has a Unitary de facto one-party presidential republic form of government. The country has 8 administrative regions (8 provinces).

2. What is the currency used in Equatorial Guinea?

   The Central African CFA franc (XAF) is the official currency for Equatorial Guinea.

3. What makes up the economy in Equatorial Guinea?

   Equatorial Guinea’s main resources and industries consist of oil, gas, agriculture, fishing, petrochemicals, gold, zinc, diamonds, and columbite-tantalite.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.