The economy of Equatorial Guinea has traditionally been dependent on commodities such as cocoa and coffee, but is now heavily dependent on petroleum due to the discovery and exploitation of significant oil reserves in the 1980s. In 2017, it graduated from "Least Developed Country" status, the only Sub-Saharan African nation that managed to do so besides Botswana.
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.
Equatorial Guinea is divided into two regions and eight provinces. The newest province is Djibloho, created in 2017 with its headquarters at Ciudad de la Paz, the country's future capital.
The Equatorial Guinea national football team represents Equatorial Guinea in men's international football and is controlled by the Equatoguinean Football Federation, a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Catholic Church in Equatorial Guinea is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.
The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the Orange Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, was the 28th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
According to Article 3 of the Constitution of Equatorial Guinea, the country is divided for administrative and economic purposes into regions, provinces, districts, and municipalities. In practice, the provinces serve as the first-level administrative divisions. Municipalities are subdivided into village councils and neighbourhood communities. Many of the sub-municipal entities are grouped into urban districts, which remain subordinate to municipalities and are distinct from districts proper.
Francisco Malabo Beosá or King Malabo II, was an African monarch, born on the island of Fernando Po in Spanish Guinea, was the son of former Bubi king Malabo Lopelo Melaka and the last legitimate successor of the Bubi Kingdom.
The 2012 African Women's Championship was a football competition, which was organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The final tournament was held in from 28 October to 11 November in Equatorial Guinea.
Miss Equatorial Guinea is an annual national beauty pageant in Equatorial Guinea. And the winner of the present edition is Serafina Nchama Eyene Ada.
Christina Mikkelsen is a Danish model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Denmark 2016. She represented Denmark at the Miss Universe 2016 in Manila, Philippines on 30 January 2017, but later was dethroned in February 2017 due to accusations of money laundering in Equatorial Guinea.
Sinforosa Eyang Nguema Nchama, also known as Mirey and Mirey de Fifi, is an Equatoguinean football manager and former player who coaches Deportivo Evinayong in the Equatoguinean women's league.
María Rosa Ondo Nsing, better known as María Rosa, is an Equatorial Guinean women's football manager and a retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper. She has been a member of the Equatorial Guinea women's national team, first as a player and later as a coach. She currently chairs the Women's Football Association in her country.
Ghyslaine Salomé Nke Noah, known as Salomé Nke, is a footballer who plays as a defender for Malabo Kings, where she serves as its captain. Born and raised in Cameroon, she is a naturalized citizen of Equatorial Guinea and plays for that women's national team.
Trinidad Morgades Besari was an Equatorial Guinean writer, academic and diplomat.
Elena Obono Nkuadum Oyana is an Equatoguinean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malabo Kings and the Equatorial Guinea women's national team.
Inmaculada Avelina Abang Ndong, known as Avelina Abang or simply Avelina, is an Equatorial Guinean footballer who plays as a defender for Malabo Kings FC and the Equatorial Guinea women's national team.
Ramona Mibuy Ndongnse is an Equatoguinean international footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malabo Kings and the Equatorial Guinea women's national football team. She competed for Equatorial Guinea at the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations, playing in three matches. She also represented the country at under-20 level at the 2019 African Games.
Diana Sandra Meriva Bilelo is an Equatorial Guinean footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Equatorial Guinea women's national team.
Eugenia Bokoka Mosua, sportingly known as Anaís, is an Equatoguinean footballer who plays as a forward for Malabo Kings FC and the Equatorial Guinea women's national team.
