Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. Formerly the colony of Spanish Guinea. It is known for its rich oil reserves and a history of authoritarian rule. As of 2024, the country had a population of 1,795,834, The capital city, Malabo, is located on the island of Bioko, not on the mainland.
Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea and 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. Notable buildings in Malabo include Malabo Cathedral, Malabo Government Building and the Malabo Court Building.
Bioko is an island of Equatorial Guinea. Its highest elevation is 3,012 m (9882 ft). 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 capital city of Equatorial Guinea. Bioko's population was 335,048 at the 2015 census.