 Equatorial
Guinea lies in the West Coast of Central Africa on the
Gulf of Guinea and the border with Cameroon and Gabon.
Malabo is its capital and the official languages spoken
are Spanish and French, although other African dialects
are spoken, such as Fang and Bubi.
The island of Bioko and the small islands of Great
Elobey, Small Elobey, Annobón and Corisco are also part
of Equatorial Guinea. On the island of Bioko there are
some magnificent beaches with the backdrop of two main
peaks rising in the south. On the mainland there is much
forestland with some snow-capped volcanoes and mountain
areas as well as costal plains with lush vegetation and
magnificent scenery.
The capital has its charm, although it is a little run
down, boasting Spanish architecture and lively markets.
All the beaches around the islands are stunning and a
good viewpoint is from the Pico Basile rising to 3,000 m
above sea level. For some good trekking walk up the Pico
Malabo that offers many hidden trails.
The Monte Alen National Park can be accessed by a series
of trails through the jungle and hear one can spot
elephants, leopards and other bird species. Several
species of monkeys can be seen at the Cascades of Moca,
Lake Loreta and Lake Biao.
The climate is tropical all year round with heavy
rainfalls, which are less frequent from December to
February.
The people from the Equatorial Guinea are called
Equatorial Guineans.
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