Overview

  • Full Country Name: Republic of Equatorial Guinea
  • Capital: Malabo
  • Language: Spanish; Castilian, French, Fang.
  • Currency: Central Africa CFA franc (XAF) = 100 centimes.
  • People: On Bioko Island, Bubi with some Fernandinos, Fang; in Rio Muni, primarily Fang.
  • Life Expectancy: Male: 53.38, Female: 57.8.
  • Religion: Roman Catholic (85%), traditional African (15%).
  • Size (sq km): 28,000 (144th)
  • Population: 504,000 (166th)
  • Population Density per sq km: 18 (187th)
  • Country Dialling Code: 240
  • Internet Country Code: .gq
  • Time Zone: GMT +1
  • Voltage Guide: 220/240 AC
  • Finance: Very limited acceptance of Diners Club. Traveller's cheques not recommended.
  • Business Hours: 0800-1300, 1600-1900 Monday-Saturday (shopping hours; business hours n/a).
  • GDP: US$660 million
  • GDP per Capita: US$1,500
  • Inflation: 7%
  • Major Industries: Petroleum, fishing, timber, natural gas, cocoa.
  • Major Trading Partners: USA, Japan, Spain, China, Nigeria, Cameroon, France.
  • Personal Safety: For the adventurer. Seek latest information at time of visit.
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