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Equatorial Guinea at a glance

Equatorial Guinea is a country in Middle Africa; its capital is Ciudad de la Paz. People mainly speak Spanish, French and Portuguese. The currency is the Central African CFA Franc (XAF). VoyaKin maps 19 places to see here.

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Capital
Ciudad de la Paz
Region
Middle Africa
Languages
Spanish, French, Portuguese
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
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Before you go: official information

Entry rules, visas and health requirements change. Confirm them with Equatorial Guinea’s official immigration authority or its embassy before you book and again before you travel.

Check your own government’s travel advice before you go.

Places to see in Equatorial Guinea

12 of the 19 places VoyaKin maps here. Descriptions from Wikipedia and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each card.

  • Malabo

    Malabo

    City · Bioko Norte

    Malabo is a city in Equatorial Guinea, located in the province of Bioko Norte. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko. In 2018, the city had a population of approximately 297,000 inhabitants.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Ipisking at English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map

  • Bata

    Bata

    City · Litoral

    Bata is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea and the most populous city in the country, with a population of 309,345 at the 2015 census. The city, formerly the capital of Equatorial Guinea, lies on the Atlantic coast of Río Muni.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Ben Sutherland from Crystal Palace, London, UK (CC BY 2.0). Map

  • Ciudad de la Paz

    Ciudad de la Paz

    City · Djibloho

    Ciudad de la Paz, previously known as Djibloho or Oyala, commonly known as La Paz, is the official capital city of Equatorial Guinea, though it is still being built.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: eigenes Bild,--Mehlauge 09:36, 13 December 2010 (UTC) (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map

  • Bioko

    Bioko

    Island · Bioko Sur

    Bioko is an island of Equatorial Guinea. It is located 32 km (20 mi) south of the coast of Cameroon, and 160 km (99 mi) northwest of the northernmost part of mainland Equatorial Guinea. Malabo, on the north coast of the island, is the former capital city of Equatorial Guinea.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Ipisking at English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map

  • Corisco

    Corisco

    Island · Litoral

    Corisco, Mandj, or Mandyi, is a small island of Equatorial Guinea, located 29 km (18 mi) southwest of the Río Muni estuary that defines the border with Gabon.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Bioko Islander (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map

  • Pico Basilé

    Pico Basilé

    Mountain · Bioko Norte

    Pico Basilé, located on the island of Bioko, is the tallest mountain of Equatorial Guinea. With an elevation of 3,011 metres, it is the summit of the largest and highest of three overlapping basaltic shield volcanoes which form the island.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Serge Moons (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map

  • Monte Alén National Park

    Monte Alén National Park

    Park & nature · Centro Sur

    Monte Alén National Park is located near the center of Equatorial Guinea. It was established in 1990. With an area of 2,000 km2 (770 sq mi), it is the country's largest national park.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Mehlauge (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map

  • St. Elizabeth's Cathedral

    St. Elizabeth's Cathedral

    Catedrál de Santa Isabel

    Religious · Bioko Norte

    St. Elizabeth's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located on Independencia Avenue in the city of Malabo, the former capital of Equatorial Guinea, home of the Archdiocese of Malabo. It is considered the largest Christian church in the nation. It was named after St. Elizabeth of Hungary.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Denis Barthel (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map

  • Altos de Nsork National Park

    Altos de Nsork National Park

    Park & nature · Wele-Nzas

    The Altos de Nsork National Park is located in mainland Equatorial Guinea. It was established in 2000.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Wikimedia Commons: Altos de Nsork National Park, Equatorial Guinea (boundaries).png (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map

  • San Carlos

    San Carlos

    Pico Gran Caldera

    Mountain · Bioko Sur

    San Carlos is a basaltic shield volcano with a broad summit caldera on the island of Bioko, Equatorial Guinea. With an elevation of 2,261 metres above sea level it is the second highest peak in Equatorial Guinea.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: NASA (Public domain). Map

  • Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

    Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

    Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción

    Religious · Wele-Nzas

    The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic basilica, built in the province of Mongomo in the African country of Equatorial Guinea.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Kachelus (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map

  • Luba Crater Scientific Reserve

    Luba Crater Scientific Reserve

    Reserva Científica de la Caldera de San Carlos

    Park & nature · Bioko Sur

    The Gran Caldera de Luba Scientific Reserve is a protected area of 51,000 hectares on the volcanic island of Bioko, a part of Equatorial Guinea. The dense rainforest is rich in plant and animal species including a high population of primates, some endemic to the reserve.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Bioko Islander (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map

A few words in Spanish

From VoyaKin’s free Spanish lessons in the app, with audio there.

  • HolaHello / Hi
  • Buenos díasGood morning
  • Buenas tardesGood afternoon
  • Buenas nochesGood evening / Good night
  • ¿Cómo está?How are you? (polite)
  • Bien, gracias. ¿Y usted?Fine, thanks. And you?
  • AdiósGoodbye
  • Hasta luegoSee you later / Bye

Keep exploring

Also in Middle Africa: Angola · Cameroon · Central African Republic · Chad · Congo (DRC) · Congo (Republic) · Gabon · São Tomé & Príncipe

Last updated November 12, 2026. Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons, OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Partner offers below are separate from this guide and never change what’s written here.

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