Equatorial Guinea
West African country with mainland Río Muni and Bioko Island, where the capital Malabo sits
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Buenos días! I'm Ace! Equatorial Guinea has mainland forests and island coasts. Malabo, the capital, sits on Bioko Island.
Quick Facts About Equatorial Guinea
Capital
Malabo
Population
1.7 million
Currency
Central African CFA Franc
Discover Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is a small country in West Africa with a mainland region called Río Muni and islands including Bioko. The capital, Malabo, is on Bioko Island. People say "Buenos días." Spanish, French, and Portuguese are official languages, and the currency is the Central African CFA franc.
It is one of the few African countries where Spanish is an official language. The mainland has rainforest, and the islands rise from the Gulf of Guinea.
Map of Equatorial Guinea
Flag of Equatorial Guinea
The flag represents the unique identity and heritage of Equatorial Guinea.
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✨Did You Know?
Equatorial Guinea is one of the few African countries with Spanish as an official language
The capital Malabo is on Bioko Island, not the mainland
People say "Buenos días"
What Makes Equatorial Guinea Special?
Bioko Island
The capital Malabo is on this volcanic island.
Río Muni
The mainland region has rainforest.
Spanish Language
Spanish is an official language here.
Gulf of Guinea
Islands rise from warm Atlantic waters.
Malabo
The capital on Bioko Island.
Football
Football is popular across the country.
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