Equatorial Guinea — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Equatorial Guinea: capital Malabo, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Equatorial Guinea is in Africa. Its capital is Malabo.

Population

1,680,000

Area

28,051 km²

Currency

Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Languages

Spanish, French, Portuguese

Climate

Tropical; always hot and humid with heavy rainfall

Terrain

Coastal plains rise to interior hills on the mainland; volcanic islands with rugged terrain

Facts

Equatorial Guinea is the only African country with Spanish as an official language.

President Obiang has been in power since 1979, making him one of the world's longest-serving leaders.

Despite its name, no part of Equatorial Guinea actually lies on the equator.

History

1471: Portuguese explorer Fernão do Pó discovers Bioko Island

1778: Spain takes control of the territories from Portugal

1968: Independence from Spain

1979: Teodoro Obiang seizes power in a military coup

1996: Major offshore oil reserves discovered

2017: Joins OPEC as a member nation

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