Equatorial Guinea: Overview

Deep in the jungle where only adventurers go.

The diminutive Equatorial Guinea is a slowly developing speck of a country that has few tourist attractions aside from its shorelines and jungle interior. It attracts adventurers looking to get off the beaten-path and explore a bit of the unknown.

Fast Facts

Country Full Name

Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Population

540,000

Currency

Name: CFA Franc BEAC
Code: XAF
Symbol: CFA

Electrical Plugs

European plug with two circular metal pins
220V 50Hz

Languages Spoken

Official: Spanish, French

Time Zones

GMT/UTC +1 

Country Dialing Code

+240

Weights & Measures

Metric

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