What Are People From Equatorial Guinea Called?

Name: Equatorial Guinea
Address: Central Africa, Equatorial Guinea

Central Africa, Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea

People from Equatorial Guinea are called:

People from Equatorial Guinea are called Equatorial Guinean.

Demonym:

Equatorial Guinean

Pronunciation:

/ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl ɡɪˈniən/

About Equatorial Guinea

Capital city: Malabo (on Bioko Island), with planned move to Oyala.
Only Spanish-speaking country in Africa, oil-rich nation.
Consists of mainland region and several islands in the Gulf of Guinea.
Known for biodiversity, rainforests, and significant petroleum reserves.

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,714,671 (2024 est.)
Country:: Equatorial Guinea
Region:: Central Africa

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Etymology & Origin

Named for its location near the equator and the Guinea region of Africa.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Cameroon

north of Equatorial Guinea

People are called:

Cameroonian

Gabon

south of Equatorial Guinea

People are called:

Gabonese

São Tomé and Príncipe

southwest across the Gulf of Guinea

People are called:

São Toméan

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,714,671 (2024 est.)
Country:: Equatorial Guinea
Region:: Central Africa

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