Equatorial Guinea is a small country located in Central Africa, bordered by Cameroon to the north, Gabon to the south and east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the west. It consists of two parts: a mainland region called Río Muni, and five islands, Bioko, Annobón, Corisco, Elobey Grande, and Elobey Chico. The country is one of the smallest in Africa, with a total area of 28,051 square kilometers (10,830 square miles).
Equatorial Guinea has a tropical climate with high temperatures and humidity year-round. The country experiences two distinct seasons: the dry season from October to May, and the wet season from June to September. The average annual temperature is 26°C (79°F), and the average annual rainfall is around 1,250 mm (49 in).
The terrain of Equatorial Guinea is mostly flat, with some hills and mountains in the south and east. The highest point in the country is Pico Basile, located in the Moka Range in the south, at an elevation of 3,008 meters (9,872 feet). The country’s coastline is dotted with numerous bays and inlets, and the beaches are generally sandy.
The natural resources of Equatorial Guinea include oil, natural gas, timber, and fish. The country is the third-largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa, and it has significant reserves of natural gas. Timber is also an important resource, and the country’s forests are home to a variety of species of flora and fauna.
Equatorial Guinea is divided into seven provinces: Annobón, Bioko Norte, Bioko Sur, Centro Sur, Kie-Ntem, Litoral, and Wele-Nzas. The capital and largest city is Malabo, located on the island of Bioko. Other major cities include Bata, located on the mainland, and Luba, located on the island of Annobón.
Equatorial Guinea has a population of approximately 1.3 million people. The majority of the population is Bantu, with a small minority of Europeans and other ethnic groups. Spanish is the official language, but French and Portuguese are also spoken. The primary religion is Christianity, with a small Muslim minority.
Equatorial Guinea is a constitutional republic, with a president elected by popular vote every seven years. The government is based on a multi-party system, and the legal system is based on French civil law. The economy is largely dependent on the oil and natural gas industries, and the country is also a major exporter of timber.