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Equatorial Guinea

Republic of Equatorial Guinea · Middle Africa

About Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea (officially Republic of Equatorial Guinea) is a country in Middle Africa, with Malabo as its capital. It is home to roughly 1.94 million people, giving a population density of about 69 people per square kilometre. The country covers 28,051 km² of land and shares land borders with 2 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $12.82B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.674. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), and the main languages are French, Portuguese, Spanish.

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Fun facts about Equatorial Guinea

• Equatorial Guinea is the 146th most populous country in the world, with about 1.94 million people.
• By land area it is the 141st-largest country in the world, covering 28,051 km².
• It has the world's 147th-largest economy by nominal GDP ($12.82B).
• Equatorial Guinea shares land borders with 2 countries.
• It is classed by the UN as a country of medium human development, with an HDI of 0.674.
• Equatorial Guinea has a population density of about 69 people per square kilometre.

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