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Directories | Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea flag

Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea embassy in Beijing, China
No. 2, Dong Si Jie, San Li Tun
Tel: +86-10-65323679
Fax: +86-10-65323805
China embassy in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
CARRETERA AEROPUERTO, P.O.BOX 44, MALABO, EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Tel: 00240-9-3505, 2239
Fax: 00240-9-2381
E-mail: chinaemb_gq@mfa.gov.cn

Introduction

Equatorial Guinea lies on the west coast of Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, with Cameroon lying to the north and Gabon to the east and south.

The mainland consists of coastal plains rising to interior thickly forested hills. The most important part of Equatorial Guinea is the island of Bioko which is formed from three extinct volcanoes and the nation's capital, Malabo, is situated here.

Other Information
Capital CityMalabo
Independence Day12 October 1968
Government TypeRepublic
Population523,051
Total Area28,051 sq km
LanguagesSpanish (official), French (official), pidgin English, Fang, Bubi, Ibo
Religionsnominally Christian and predominantly Roman Catholic, animists
Life expectancy55.15
CurrencyCFA Franc (XAF)
GDP per capita (USD)2,700
Industriespetroleum, fishing, sawmilling, natural gas

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