Equatorial Guinea
Population
504,000 peopleCapital
MalaboCurrency
Central African CFA francLanguages spoken in Equatorial Guinea
Spanish, French, PortugueseMap of Equatorial Guinea
Area in square kilometers
28,051 km2Gross domestic product per capita
$ 16,312
Annobón is the southernmost island of Equatorial Guinea and is
situated just north of the equator. Bioko island is the northernmost
point of Equatorial Guinea. Between the two islands and to the east is
the mainland region. Equatorial Guinea is bordered by Cameroon on the
Equatorial Guinea is located in west central Africa. Bioko Island lies
about 40 kilometers (25 mi.) from Cameroon. Annobón Island lies about
595 kilometers (370 mi.) southwest of Bioko Island. The larger
Equatorial Guinea is the third smallest country in continental Africa
in terms of population. It is also the smallest United Nations
member from continental Africa. The discovery of sizeable petroleum
reserves in recent years is altering the economic and political status
political activities in Equatorial Guinea were legalized in the early
1990s, some opposition leaders returned to test the waters, but
repressive actions have continued sporadically.
With the prodding of the United Nations, the United States, Spain, and
Politics of Equatorial Guinea takes place in a framework of a
presidential republic, whereby the President is both the head of state
and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the
government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the
the Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea is in fact allowed to hold
effective power. Although minor parties are allowed, they are de facto
required to accept the leadership of the dominant party.
Political parties and elections
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"Equatorial Guinea is growing terrifically fast. The fastest was Equatorial Guinea, which averaged annual growth
between 1995 and 2005 of 20 percent a year.'
- Eric Swanson, head of the Global Data Program, The World Bank
Equatorial Guinea said Saturday it had requested international arrest
warrants for Mark Thatcher, son of the former British prime minister,
and other Britons implicated in an alleged coup plot for this oil-rich
African nation.
'Mercenaries' trial: Briton guilty
president of Equatorial Guinea has asked the west African country to
let him go.
Time.com: 7 Nations Added to Trafficking List
The Bush administration on Tuesday added seven nations, including
several key U.S
to oust the government of Equatorial Guinea has been postponed for a
day to give lawyers more time to prepare their case.
Africa's rapidly expanding oil sector
The recent controversy over an alleged coup attempt in Equatorial
Officials in Equatorial Guinea said they had arrested 16 men who
attempted to overthrow the government of Teodoro Obiang Nguema
Mbasogo.
February 20, 2009MORE ON EQUATORIAL GUINEA AND: COUPS D'ETAT AND
ATTEMPTED COUPS D'ETAT, OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO, TEODORO
The plot to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea in 2004 was
so improbable that it sounded like something out of a tale from the
tropics, too outlandish even for Graham Greene.
June 18, 2008MORE ON EQUATORIAL GUINEA AND: COUPS D'ETAT AND ATTEMPTED
Clothing: Equatorial Guinea has tropical weather and is normally very
hot. It is best to wear lightweight clothing. Avoid wearing dark
colors due to mosquito concerns.
Stay healthy
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Equatorial Guinea has two distinctive and very pronounced seasons:
rainy and dry seasons. April to October are the wettest months of the
year, and December to March are the driest.
People
Equatorial Guinea is a small country in West Africa, divided into two
parts, the mainland and the islands. A former Spanish colony, it
borders Cameroon and Gabon.
Regions
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from largest to smallest:
Regardless, the future in Equatorial Guinea is uncertain, as
much of the infrastructure (especially on the mainland) needs
attention, health care must improve, and like many African countries,
its literacy level is extremely low.
Equatorial Guinea is governed under the constitution of 1991 as
amended. The president, who is head of state, is popularly elected for
a seven-year term; there are no term limits. The government is headed
by a prime minister, who is appointed by the president
Equatorial Guineans in Cameroon were similarly harassed in revenge.
Bibliography
See M. Liniger-Goumaz, Historical Dictionary of Equatorial Guinea
(1988); I. K. Sundiata, Equatorial Guinea: Colonialism, State Terror,
and the Search for Stability (1990); R. Fegley, Equatorial Guinea
(1991)
The value of Equatorial Guinea's exports is considerably higher than
the cost of its imports. The United States is the country's largest
trading partner, followed by China, Spain, Italy, and France. The main
exports are petroleum, methanol, timber, and cocoa; the chief imports
Bordered by Cameroon and Gabon, Equatorial Guinea’s mainland region is
separated by the Bight of Biafra from the island of Bioko to the
northwest. The mainland has a coastal plain some 12 mi (20 km) wide,
with a long stretch of beach, low cliffs to the south, and hills and
Continental Equatorial Guinea is a roughly rectangular territory
bounded by Cameroon to the north and Gabon to the east and south. Near
the continental coast are the small islands of Corisco and Great and
Little Elobey
Equatorial Guinea is a republic with one legislative house; its chief
of state is the president, and the head of government is the prime
minister. The first inhabitants of the mainland appear to have been
Bantu-speaking people
Equatorial Guinea is one of the few African countries that cannot
count on a significant number of players plying their club trade in
Europe.
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Mainland Equatorial Guinea is bounded on the N by Cameroon, on the E
and S by Gabon, and on the W by the Gulf of Guinea. The terrain is
gently rolling and heavily forested; about 60% is drained by the Mbini
(formerly Benito) R
the Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea remains the country's
dominant political group.
Equatorial Guinea is a member of the United Nations (UN) and the
African Union, and is an African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) state
of the European Union.
History
Equatorial Guinea has a number of chambers of commerce and industry
and details of these can be found via our Organisation Search, as can
details of relevant government departments. MBendiâs A
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Equatorial Guinea is situated in Western Africa. It comprises a
mainland portion and five inhabited islands. The country lies between
Cameroon and Gabon and borders the Bight of Biafra.
Malobo is the capital city and a port. Other important ports are Luba
The telephone system in Equatorial Guinea is quite poor with the
existing phone lines being just adequate enough for government
communication. However there are facilities available for
international communication to African as well as European countries
from Bata and Malabo.
Equatorial Guinea has also experienced rapid economic growth due to
the discovery of large offshore oil reserves, and in the last decade
has become Sub-Saharan Africa's third largest oil exporter.
(Source: CIA - The World Factbook - Equatorial Guinea)
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OFFICIAL NAME:
The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is located in west central Africa.
Bioko Island lies about 40 kilometers (25 mi.) from Cameroon. Annobon
Island lies about 595 kilometers (370 mi.) southwest of Bioko Island.
The larger continental region of Rio Muni lies between Cameroon and
this system, Equatorial Guinea had one of the highest per capita
incomes in Africa. The Spanish also helped Equatorial Guinea achieve
one of the continent's highest literacy rates and developed a good
network of health care facilities.
current situation: Equatorial Guinea is primarily a destination
country for children trafficked for the purpose of forced labor and
possibly for the purpose of sexual exploitation; children have been
trafficked from nearby countries for domestic servitude, market labor,
Equatorial Guinea has experienced rapid economic growth due to the
discovery of large offshore oil reserves, and in the last decade has
become Sub-Saharan Africa's third largest oil exporter. Despite the
country's economic windfall from oil production resulting in a massive
tier rating: Tier 2 Watch List - Equatorial Guinea is on the Tier 2
Watch List for its failure to provide evidence of increasing efforts
to eliminate trafficking, particularly in the areas of prosecuting and
convicting trafficking offenders and failing to formalize mechanisms
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