Equatorial Guinea Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Equatorial Guinea (ISO: GQ) and the capital city, Malabo. This page enables you to explore Equatorial Guinea and its land boundaries in total: 528 km. You may also view the border countries of Equatorial Guinea (total: 2, Cameroon 183 km, Gabon 345 km with its area of total: 28,051 sq km; land: 28,051 sq km, water: 0 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Equatorial Guinea Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Equatorial Guinea including Malabo, the capital city of Equatorial Guinea |
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| Name of the country: | Equatorial Guinea | Capital city: | Malabo |
| Geographical coordinates of Equatorial Guinea: | 2 00 N, 10 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Malabo: | 3 45 N 8 47 E |
| Location of Equatorial Guinea: | Central Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Cameroon and Gabon | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Equatorial Guinea: | total: 28,051 sq km; land: 28,051 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Equatorial Guinea: | slightly smaller than Maryland |
| The elevation data of Equatorial Guinea: | mean elevation: 577 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Pico Basile 3,008 m | The climate of Equatorial Guinea: | tropical: always hot, humid |
| Land use of Equatorial Guinea: | agricultural land: 10.1%; arable land 4.3%; permanent crops 2.1%; permanent pasture 3.7%; forest: 57.5%; other: 32.4% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | N/A |
| Geographical notes of Equatorial Guinea: | insular and continental regions widely separated | The terrain of Equatorial Guinea: | coastal plains rise to interior hills; islands are volcanic |
| Land boundaries of Equatorial Guinea: | total: 528 km | Borders countries of Equatorial Guinea: | Cameroon 183 km, Gabon 345 km |
| Maritime claims of Equatorial Guinea: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Equatorial Guinea
Are you traveling to Equatorial Guinea? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Central Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Cameroon and Gabon.
Did you know that the legal system of Equatorial Guinea is mixed system of civil and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Equatorial Guinea, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 2,880 km (2000)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: MALABO (capital) 145,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 39.9% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Equatorial Guinea: 759,451 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.48% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Spanish (official language) 67.6%, other (including French (official language), Fang, Bubi) 32.4% (1994 census). These days, Equatorial Guinea has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Equatorial Guinea nowadays; Fang 85.7%, Bubi 6.5%, Mdowe 3.6%, Annobon 1.6%, Bujeba 1.1%, other 1.4% (1994 census).
The right to vote in Equatorial Guinea can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Equatorial Guinea. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
In case if you plan to visit Equatorial Guinea for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Equatorial Guinea are: Independence Day, 12 October (1968).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Equatorial Guinea, these are the most likely dangers you might face: violent windstorms; flash floodsvolcanism: Santa Isabel (elev. 3,007 m), which last erupted in 1923, is the country’s only historically active volcano; Santa Isabel, along with two dormant volcanoes, form Bioko Island in the Gulf of Guinea. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Malabo and/or Equatorial Guinea?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Equatorial Guinea, the population has to face a death rate of 8 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Equatorial Guinea
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Equatorial Guinea. Here they are: Spanish (official language) 67.6%, other (including French (official language), Fang, Bubi) 32.4% (1994 census).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .gq
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: always hot, humid.
Its capital city is Malabo, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Malabo: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Equatorial Guinea; mean elevation: 577 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Pico Basile 3,008 m. The length of its total coastline are: 296 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 528 km.
Current environmental issues in Equatorial Guinea; tap water is non-potable; deforestation.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: violent windstorms; flash floodsvolcanism: Santa Isabel (elev. 3,007 m), which last erupted in 1923, is the country’s only historically active volcano; Santa Isabel, along with two dormant volcanoes, form Bioko Island in the Gulf of Guinea.
For your traveling options, there are 7 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Equatorial Guinea all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 2,880 km (2000).
Background of Equatorial Guinea
Like every nation, Equatorial Guinea also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Equatorial Guinea gained independence in 1968 after 190 years of Spanish rule; it is one of the smallest countries in Africa consisting of a mainland territory and five inhabited islands. The capital of Malabo is located on the island of Bioko, approximately 25 km from the Cameroonian coastline in the Gulf of Guinea. Between 1968 and 1979, autocratic President Francisco MACIAS NGUEMA virtually destroyed all of the country’s political, economic, and social institutions before being deposed by his nephew Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO in a coup. President OBIANG has ruled since October 1979 and was reelected in 2016. Although nominally a constitutional democracy since 1991, presidential and legislative elections since 1996 have generally been labeled as flawed. The president exerts almost total control over the political system and has placed legal and bureaucratic barriers that prevent political opposition. 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 increase in government revenue in recent years, the drop in global oil prices has placed significant strain on the state budget. Equatorial Guinea continues to seek to diversify its economy and to increase foreign investment despite limited improvements in the population’s living standards. Equatorial Guinea is the host of major regional and international conferences and continues to seek a greater role in regional affairs. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
