The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is one of the smallest nations on the African continent—bordered by Gabon and Cameroon. Besides the mainland, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is made up of five other islands, has a population of 722,254, and an area of 28,051 square kilometers. In 1968 the Republic of Equatorial Guinea gained independence from Spain. Officially, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea has been a constitutional democracy since 1991, but the president currently holds almost complete control of the nation.


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General Information
Official Name: 
Republic of Equatorial Guinea, República de Guinea Ecuatorial, République de Guinée équatoriale, República da Guiné Equatorial
Capitol: 
Malabo
Population: 
778,000
Languages: 
Spanish, French
Geographic Region: 
Africa
Middle Africa
Geographic Size (km sq): 
28,051
Year of UN Membership: 
1968
Year of Present State Formation: 
1968
Current UN Representative: 
Anatolio Ndong Mba
Online Profiles
CIA World Factbook Country Profile: Equatorial Guinea
BBC Country Profile: Equatorial Guinea
U.S. Department of State Country Profile: Equatorial Guinea
Law Library of Congress Country Profile: Equatorial Guinea
Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade County Profile: Equatorial Guinea
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs Countries, Economies and Regions: Equatorial Guinea
National Geographic Country Profile: Equatorial Guinea
Lonely Planet Country Profile: Equatorial Guinea
Key Statistics & Indicators
Gross Domestic Product (GDP, Nominal): 
$15.540 Billion
Per Capita Income (PPP Adjusted): 
$22,525 (CID)
GDP Growth: 
-1.50 (%)
Human Development Index (HDI): 
0.56
Unemployment: 
9.10%
Economic Grouping: 
Developing Country
Least Developed Country
History
BBC Timeline of Equatorial Guinea
US Library of Congress: Equatorial Guinea Study
International Relations
UN Voting Blocs & Caucuses: 
Group of 77 (G-77)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
African Group
Major International & Regional Organizations: 
ACP: African, Caribbean, and Pacific Group of States
AfDB: African Development Bank
AU: African Union
BDEAC: Central African States Development Bank
CEMAC / UNDEAC: Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa
CPLP: Comuinidade dos Paises de Lingua Portuguesa
FZ: Franc Zone
ICRM: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
IFRCS: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Interpol: International Criminal Police Organization
IOC: International Olympic Committee
IPU: Inter-Parliamentary Union
ITSO: International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
OAS: Organization of American States
OIF: Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
UN Specialized Agencies & Organizations: 
CTBTO: Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
IBRD: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
IDA: International Development Association
IFAD: International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFC: International Finance Corporation
ILO: International Labor Organization
IMF: International Monetary Fund
IMO: International Maritime Organization
ITU: International Telecommunications Union
MIGA: Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
OPCW: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNIDO: United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UNWTO: United Nations World Tourism Organization
UPU: Universal Postal Union
WBG: World Bank Group
WHO: World Health Organization
WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization
WTO: World Trade Organization
Bilateral Relations
Security Council: 
U.S. Department of State Fact Sheets: US-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations
U.K. Gov.UK Worldwide Activities: UK-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development: France-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations
P.R. of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations
Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs: News, Statements, Speeches and Documents
Asia (E/S/SE): 
Japan-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Korea-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs
India-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Briefs
Vietnam-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Viet Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Africa & Middle East: 
Turkey-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Armenia-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
Egypt-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Africa-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: South Africa International Relations & Cooperation
European Union: 
EU-Equatorial Guinea Relations: E.U. External Action, European Union Around the Globe
Germany-Equatorial Guinea Relations: Federal Foreign Office of Germany
Netherlands-Equatorial Guinea Relations: Government of the Netherlands International Relations
Finland-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Greece-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Western (Non-EU): 
Canada-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Government of Canada International Gateway, Offices & Embassies
Australia-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Briefs
New Zealand-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Switzerland-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Swiss Confederation Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Monaco-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Principauté de Monaco, Monaco Worldwide
Latin America & Caribbean : 
Cuba-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Cuba MinRex, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Brazil-Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: Brasil Ministério das Relações Exteriores (in Portuguese)
United Nations Data
FAO: Equatorial Guinea Country Profile
UNHCR Regional Operations Profile: Equatorial Guinea
UNDP: Equatorial Guinea Coordination Profile
UNICEF- At a Glance: Equatorial Guinea
UN Development Policy and Analysis Division (DESA) least developed country profiles: Equatorial Guinea
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) least developed country profiles: Equatorial Guinea
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) least developed country profiles: Equatorial Guinea
News Sources
BBC News Country Media Profile: Equatorial Guinea
The Guardian World News Stories: Equatorial Guinea
New York Times Countries & Regions News: Equatorial Guinea
The Economist Topics Index: Equatorial Guinea
World News Report: Equatorial Guinea
Topix Real Time News and Updates: Equatorial Guinea
ABYZ Newspapers and Media Guide: Equatorial Guinea
Government Sources
Official Webpage of the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Embassy of the United States: Equatorial Guinea
UN Mission
Permanent Mission of Equatorial Guinea to the United Nations
242 East 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 223-2324/2325/2348
(212) 223-2366
equatorialguineamission@yahoo.com

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