Population

504,000 people

Capital

Malabo

Currency

Central African CFA franc

Languages spoken in Equatorial Guinea

Spanish, French, Portuguese

Map of Equatorial Guinea

Area in square kilometers

28,051 km²

Gross 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 -

"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 -

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 - 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. * More » Fixtures and Results -

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. MBendi’s A HREF="/a_sndmsg/search_menu.asp">Company Search allows interested

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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Flag of Equatorial Guinea is three equal horizontal bands of green - top - white, and red with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side and the coat of arms centered in the white band. PROFILE 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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