Equatorial Guinea
Republic of Equatorial GuineaRepublica de Guinea Ecuatorial
republic in transition to multiparty democracyIndependence 12 October 1968 (from Spain)
Equatorial Guinea as the 1993 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 74 fields, one of 36 editions from 1990 to 2025.
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Geography
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean between Cameroon and | Gabon
14 fieldsInternational disputes
maritime boundary dispute with Gabon because of disputed sovereignty over islands in Corisco Bay
People
14 fieldsPer 1,000 population(1993 est.)
Male · female(1993 est.)
Nationality
- noun:
- Equatorial Guinean(s) or Equatoguinean(s)
- adjective:
- Equatorial Guinean or Equatoguinean
Ethnic divisions
Bioko (primarily Bubi, some Fernandinos), Rio Muni (primarily Fang), Europeans less than 1,000, mostly Spanish
Government
Republic in transition to multiparty democracy
20 fieldsNames
- conventional long form:
- Republic of Equatorial Guinea
- conventional short form:
- Equatorial Guinea
- local long form:
- Republica de Guinea Ecuatorial
- local short form:
- Guinea Ecuatorial
- former:
- Spanish Guinea
Administrative divisions
7 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia); Annobon, Bioko Norte, Bioko Sur, Centro Sur, Kie-Ntem, Litoral, Wele-Nzas
Political parties and leaders
ruling - Democratic Party for Equatorial Guinea (PDGE), Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO, party leader
Elections
- President:
- last held 25 June 1989 (next to be held 25 June 1996); results - President Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO was reelected without opposition
- Chamber of People's Representatives:
- last held 10 July 1988 (next to be held 10 July 1993);
- results - PDGE is the only party;
- seats - (41 total) PDGE 41
Legislative branch
unicameral House of Representatives of the People (Camara de Representantes del Pueblo)
Leaders
- Chief of State:
- President Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO (since 3 August 1979)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Silvestre SIALE BILEKA (since 17 January 1992); Deputy Prime Minister Miguel OYONO NDONG MIFUMU (since 22 January 1992)
Member of
ACCT, ACP, AfDB, BDEAC, CEEAC, ECA, ECOWAS, FAO, FZ, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, IDA, IFAD, IFC, ILO, IMF, IMO, INTERPOL, IOC, ITU, LORCS (associate), NAM, OAS (observer), OAU, UDEAC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WHO
Diplomatic representation in US
- chief of mission:
- Ambassador Damaso OBIANG NDONG
- chancery:
- (temporary) 57 Magnolia Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
- telephone:
- (914) 667-9664
US diplomatic representation
- chief of mission:
- Ambassador John E. BENNETT
- embassy:
- Calle de Los Ministros, Malabo
- mailing address:
- P.O. Box 597, Malabo
- telephone:
- [240] (9) 2185
- FAX:
- [240] (9) 2164
Flag
- three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side and the coat of arms centered in the white band;
- the coat of arms has six yellow six-pointed stars (representing the mainland and five offshore islands) above a gray shield bearing a silk-cotton tree and below which is a scroll with the motto UNIDAD, PAZ, JUSTICIA (Unity, Peace, Justice)
Economy
The economy, devastated during the regime of former President Macias NGUEMA, | is based on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for about half | of GDP and nearly all exports.
18 fieldsOverview
The economy, devastated during the regime of former President Macias NGUEMA, is based on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for about half of GDP and nearly all exports. Subsistence agriculture predominates, with cocoa, coffee, and wood products providing income, foreign exchange, and government revenues.
There is little industry. Commerce accounts for about 8% of GDP and the construction, public works, and service sectors for about 38%. Undeveloped natural resources include titanium, iron ore, manganese, uranium, and alluvial gold. Oil exploration, taking place under concessions offered to US, French, and Spanish firms, has been moderately successful. Increased production from recently discovered natural gas deposits will provide a greater share of exports by 1995.
Exports
$37 million (f.o.b., 1990 est.)
- commodities:
- coffee, timber, cocoa beans
- partners:
- Spain 38.2%, Italy 12.2%, Netherlands 11.4%, FRG 6.9%, Nigeria 12.4% (1988)
Imports
$63.0 million (c.i.f., 1990)
- commodities:
- petroleum, food, beverages, clothing, machinery
- partners:
- France 25.9%, Spain 21.0%, Italy 16%, US 12.8%, Netherlands 8%, FRG 3.1%, Gabon 2.9%, Nigeria 1.8% (1988)
Agriculture
cash crops - timber and coffee from Rio Muni, cocoa from Bioko; food crops - rice, yams, cassava, bananas, oil palm nuts, manioc, livestock
Economic aid
- US commitments, including Ex-Im (FY81-89), $14 million;
- Western (non-US) countries, ODA and OOF bilateral commitments (1970-89) $130 million;
- Communist countries (1970-89), $55 million
Exchange rates
Communaute Financiere Africaine francs (CFAF) per US$1 - 274.06 (January 1993), 264.69 (1992), 282.11 (1991), 272.26 (1990), 319.01 (1989), 297.85 (1988)
Communications
5 fieldsMerchant marine
2 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 6,413 GRT/6,699 DWT; includes 1 cargo and 1 passenger-cargo
Airports
- total:
- 3
- usable:
- 3
- with permanent-surface runways:
- 2
- with runways over 3,659 m:
- 0
- with runways 2,440-3,659 m:
- 1
- with runways 1,220-2,439 m:
- 1
Telecommunications
- poor system with adequate government services;
- international communications from Bata and Malabo to African and European countries;
- 2,000 telephones;
- broadcast stations - 2 AM, no FM, 1 TV;
- 1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT earth station
Defense Forces
Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, National Police
3 fieldsCite this entry
Central Intelligence Agency. “Equatorial Guinea.” The World Factbook 1993. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/equatorial-guinea/1993.