Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Equatorial Guinea
NationalityEquatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s) – noun
Equatorial Guinean or Equatoguinean – adjective
Common NameEquatorial Guinea – /ɛk.wəˌtoɹ.i.əl ˈgɪn.i/
IndependenceReceived in 1968 (from Spain)
Administrative Divisions8 provinces
Total Population1.7 million (#154) with 74.4% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasMalabo (capital city)
Major LanguagesSpanish (official), Fang, French (official), Portuguese (official)
Electricity Access66.7% of total population
Internet Access54% of total population
CurrencyCooperation Financiere en Afrique Centrale Francs (XAF)
Real GDP (PPP)$23.9 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$14,600 (#110) – 2021 estimate
Total Area28,051 sq km / 10,831 sq mi (#145) with 0% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Central Africa
Bordering CountriesCameroon, Gabon
Bordering Water BodiesBight of Biafra

National Anthem: “Let Us Tread the Path”