Country
Equatorial Guinea
Also Known As Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Middle Africa
Equatorial Guinea is a country on the west coast of Central Africa, comprising the mainland region of Rio Muni, bordered by Cameroon and Gabon, together with island territories in the Gulf of Guinea including Bioko and Annobon. It gained independence from Spain on 12 October 1968. It is a unitary presidential republic under an authoritarian hereditary government. Its capital, since January 2026, is Ciudad de la Paz, a planned city formerly known as Oyala; Malabo, on Bioko island, was the capital before the move and remains the country's largest city. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Facts
CapitalCiudad de la Paz has been the capital since January 2026, per Equatorial Guinea's own current Wikipedia infobox. The planned city was announced as Oyala in 2011 and renamed Ciudad de la Paz in 2017, before formally becoming the capital in January 2026. Malabo, on Bioko island, was the capital before the move and remains the country's largest city. Population2025 estimate, from Equatorial Guinea's own Wikipedia infobox. The country's 2002 census, reporting 1,015,000 residents, is treated by outside observers, including the CIA World Factbook, as most likely inflated ahead of that year's election, so current figures are estimates rather than a settled census count. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearEquatorial Guinea gained independence from Spain on 12 October 1968. Classification
Sovereignty Status Equatorial Guinea
Connections
Associated With
Bioko Norte is associated with Equatorial Guinea.
Source Bioko Norte (Wikipedia)
Source Ciudad de la Paz (Wikipedia)
Djibloho is a province of Equatorial Guinea.
Source Djibloho (Wikipedia)
Bordered By Water
Has Capital
Ciudad de la Paz, Cities Ciudad de la Paz is the national capital of Equatorial Guinea, designed to replace Malabo.
Source Ciudad de la Paz (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroductionQuote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
2. Equatorial Guinea (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox
Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Infobox, capital
Ciudad de la Paz
Introduction, capital note
The capital, since January 2026, is Ciudad de la Paz
Infobox, area
28,050 km2 (10,830 sq mi)
Infobox, 2025 estimate
1,795,834
Population subsection, 2002 census note
2002 census results claim 1,015,000 residents, although this was most likely inflated in anticipation for the December election
Infobox, independence
12 October 1968
Introduction
mainland Rio Muni, bordered by Cameroon and Gabon, and island territories including Bioko and Annobon
View the Source Malabo (Wikipedia)
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Equatorial Guinea
Ciudad de la Paz (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Ciudad de la Paz, Infobox, CountryQuote, Associated With: Ciudad de la Paz, Infobox, Country
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