Africa

Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea is a country in Middle Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Quick Facts

Capital: Ciudad de la Paz
Continent: Africa
Region: Middle Africa
Population: 1.7 million
Area: 28,051 km²
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Official language: French, Portuguese, Spanish
Calling code: +240
Internet TLD: .gq
Time zone: UTC+01:00

Equatorial Guinea map preview: 2.00, 10.00

Geography

Equatorial Guinea is in Middle Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 2, 10; it has Cameroon, Gabon.

Neighboring countries: Cameroon, Gabon

People and Culture

Equatorial Guinea uses French, Portuguese, Spanish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in Equatorial Guinea varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

Equatorial Guinea is recorded with the official name Republic of Equatorial Guinea. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

Famous places

Ciudad de la Paz
Middle Africa cultural and historic sites
Africa map and regional landmarks

Travel facts

Capital or main administrative city: Ciudad de la Paz
Time zone data: UTC+01:00
Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.

Fun facts

Equatorial Guinea is grouped under Africa.
Equatorial Guinea has a listed area of 28,051 km².
Equatorial Guinea is listed as a UN member.

FAQs about Equatorial Guinea

What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?

The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Ciudad de la Paz.

What continent is Equatorial Guinea in?

Equatorial Guinea is in Africa.

What currency does Equatorial Guinea use?

Equatorial Guinea uses the Central African CFA franc.

What language is spoken in Equatorial Guinea?

French, Portuguese, Spanish is listed for Equatorial Guinea in this database.