Located to the west coast of Africa, the small country of Equatorial Guinea is the only Spanish-speaking country in the whole of Africa!
The country covers a total area of about 11,000 sq miles that includes the mainlands and the island regions.
The five main islands in the country are Bioko, Corisco, Annobon, Elobey Chico and Elobey Grande.
The country is named so due to its proximity to the Gulf of Guinea and the equator!
There's a mix of terrains that the country enjoys - sandy beaches at the coastal plains and beautiful hills in the inland areas!
In terms of its size, Equatorial Guinea is the smallest African country that is a member of the United Nations.
Malabo, the country's capital city is located on the Bioko island and not on the mainland! It is one of the only countries in the world to not have its capital on the mainland.
Being an ex-Spanish colony, it is the only African nation to have Spanish as its official language! Portuguese and French are the other two official languages of the country.
Gorillas, crocodiles, chimpanzees, elephants, and leopards are found in the country's tropical forests, especially at the Monte Ale National Park.
The country enjoys hot and humid, tropical climate with very little temperature variation.
Succotash is the country's national dish that is a delicacy cooked with lima beans, fresh herbs and vegetables in butter!
Being one of the largest oil producers in Africa, Equatorial Guinea is known to be one of the richest countries in Africa!
Though the country's GDP shows positive signs, the majority of people in the country live in poverty and without access to clean drinking water!
The current president of the country, Teodoro Obiang, has been serving office since August 1979!