Sub Saharan Africa

Equatorial Guinea
Last reviewed: 17 March 2008

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Map of The Republic of Equatorial Guinea

EQUATORIAL GUINEA TODAY

Country Facts

Area: 28,051 sq km (10,831 sq miles)
Population: 523,051 (2004)
Capital City: Malabo
People: Fang (dominant majority from mainland), Bubi (Bioko island)
Language(s): Spanish (official), French (official), Fang, Bubi, Ibo
Religion(s): Christian, predominantly Roman Catholic, indigenous religions
Currency: CFA Franc (pegged to euro)
Head of State: President Teodoro Obiang N'Guema M'basogo
Prime Minister/Premier: Ricardo Mangue Obama Nfubea
Membership of international groupings/organisations: African Development Bank (AFDB), African Union (AU), Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC), Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, United Nations (UN).