Equatorial Guinea: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea is a small country in Central Africa made up of a mainland region and several islands in the Gulf of Guinea. It has rainforests, volcanic islands and beaches. It is the only country in Africa where Spanish is an official language.

About Ciudad de la Paz

Ciudad de la Paz is a planned city built in the forested interior of the country's mainland region. It was designed to take over from Malabo, on Bioko Island, as the home of the presidency and government.

Fun facts about Equatorial Guinea

1. Equatorial Guinea is the only country in Africa where Spanish is an official language.
2. Despite its name, the equator does not pass through any part of Equatorial Guinea.
3. Malabo, the former capital, is on Bioko Island, which lies much closer to Cameroon than to the mainland region.
4. Goliath frogs, the largest frogs on Earth, live in the rivers of Equatorial Guinea.
5. Pico Basilé, a volcano on Bioko Island, is the country's highest point at 3,008 metres.
6. Six yellow stars on the coat of arms stand for the mainland and five islands.