Equatorial Guinea Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Equatorial Guinea |
Nationality | Equatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s) – noun Equatorial Guinean or Equatoguinean – adjective |
Common Name | Equatorial Guinea – /ɛk.wəˌtoɹ.i.əl ˈgɪn.i/ |
Independence | Received in 1968 (from Spain) |
Administrative Divisions | 8 provinces |
Total Population | 1.7 million (#154) with 74.4% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Malabo (capital city) |
Major Languages | Spanish (official), Fang, French (official), Portuguese (official) |
Electricity Access | 66.7% of total population |
Internet Access | 54% of total population |
Currency | Cooperation Financiere en Afrique Centrale Francs (XAF) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $23.9 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $14,600 (#110) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 28,051 sq km / 10,831 sq mi (#145) with 0% water area |
Geographic Region | Africa – Central Africa |
Bordering Countries | Cameroon, Gabon |
Bordering Water Bodies | Bight of Biafra |
National Anthem: “Let Us Tread the Path”