Key Facts

Full Name

The Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Population

1,221,490 (estimate 2016)

Population density

43.55 habitants/km2

Government

Presidential Republic

President

H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

Capital

Malabo

Area

28,051 square km (10,830 square miles)

Coordinates

1º 30′ 49

Climate

Tropical

Major languages

Spanish, French and Portuguese

Major religion

Christianity

Life expectancy

62.3 years (men), 64.58 years (women)

Monetary unit

CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine)

Phone prefix

+240

ISO Code

226/GNQ/GQ

Radio prefix

3CA-3CZ

Main exports

Petroleum, timber, cocoa

GDP

$17.21 billion (2012)

GNI per capita

US $25,929 (2012)

Motto

Unity, Peace and Justice

GDP (PPP)

$ 27.611 billion (estimate 2018)

GDP (PPP) per capita

$ 31,931 (estimate 2018)

The Flag

The flag of Equatorial Guinea was accepted during the month of October 12, 1968. The shield was modified during Macías presidency in 1973 and restored when Teodoro Obiang Nguema became President of the country in 1979.

The colour blue denotes the sea while the green symbolises the rich country farmlands and the red signifies Equatorial Guinea’s independence.

There is a silk cotton tree (Bombax) that lies in the centre position of the silver shield is known as ceiba.

The flag carries the message of national motto, which is “Unity, Peace and Justice.

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The national anthem

“Let Us Tread the Path of our Immense Happiness” is the national anthem of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea since its independence from Spain in 1968. It was written by Atanasio Ndongo Miyone. The music was composed by Ramiro Sánchez López.

Let us walk the path Of our great happiness In brotherhood, without distinction We will sing in Freedom!

I

After two centuries of being subjected Under colonial rule, In fraternal union, without discrimination, We will sing in Freedom! Let us shout free Guinea, And defend our freedom.

II

Sing always free Guinea, And always maintain our unity Let us shout free Guinea, And defend our freedom

III

Sing always free Guinea, And always preserve national independence And we preserve and conserve National independence