Equatorial Guinea

Official name: Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Date established: 12 October 1968 (independence from Spain)
Region: Africa — Central Africa (Gulf of Guinea)
Capital city: Malabo (on Bioko Island); Ciudad de la Paz (inland, developing capital)
Population (2024 est.): ~1.7 million
Area: 28,051 km²
Density: ~60/km²
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Official languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese
Time zone: WAT (UTC+1)
Calling code: +240
Major religions: Christianity (Catholic majority), indigenous beliefs
Emergency – Police: 113 / local numbers
Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance: local services
National symbol: Silk-cotton tree (coat of arms)
National flower: Ceiba (kapok tree flower)
National animal: Goliath frog (symbolic), African forest fauna
National sport: Football (soccer)
Literacy rate: ~95% (official est.)
Human Development Index: ~0.596
GDP (nominal, 2024): ~$13–14 billion (oil-based)
Major industry: Oil, gas, timber, cocoa
National festival: Independence Day — 12 October
Climate: Tropical; humid, heavy rainfall, equatorial

Map of Equatorial Guinea