EQUATORIAL GUINEA

Equatorial Guinea is the only former Spanish colony in sub-Saharan Africa. Practically all of its inhabitants, especially in urban areas, speak Spanish. 
It is the third largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa. Its territory sits on the continental shelf (Continental Region) and on the islands of Bioko - where the capital is located, Malabo - Annobón and those of the Bay of Corisco.
Its culture is a mixture of the artistic manifestations of the different ethnicities and the influence of Spanish culture.
In Equatorial Guinea there are 2,486 Spaniards residing (data as of January 1, 2026).

  • Surface: 28,051 km2
  • Population: 1,668,768 BBB
  • Capital: Malabo
  • Language: Spanish, French, Portuguese
  • Currency: Franco
  • Time zone: UTC+1
  • Internet domain: gq
  • Telephone prefix: +240

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