Equatorial Guinea
Central Africa, Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
People from Equatorial Guinea are called:
Male/General:
Equatorial Guinean
Pronunciation:
/ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl ɡɪˈniən/
Etymology & Origin
Named for its location near the equator and the Guinea region of Africa.
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.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 1,714,671 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Equatorial Guinea
- Region:
- Central Africa