Equatorial Guinea

American  

noun

1. a republic in W equatorial Africa, comprising the mainland province of Río Muni and the island province of Bioko: formerly a Spanish colony. 10,824 sq. mi. (28,034 sq. km). Malabo.

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Equatorial Guinea British  

noun

1. Former name (until 1964): Spanish Guinea.  a republic of W Africa, consisting of Río Muni on the mainland and the island of Bioko in the Gulf of Guinea, with four smaller islands: ceded by Portugal to Spain in 1778; gained independence in 1968. Official languages: Spanish and French. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: franc. Capital: Malabo. Pop: 704 000 (2013 est). Area: 28 049 sq km (10 830 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

• Equatorial Guinean
  adjective

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Equatorial Guinea

The latest list of 74 names includes future ambassadors to Australia, Brazil and Equatorial Guinea.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Yamal’s father was born in Morocco and his mother in Equatorial Guinea before moving to Catalonia with their families as children.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

A similar lawsuit was filed earlier in June at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to halt US deportations to Equatorial Guinea, which has also served as a way station for African deportees.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

From Ghana and Equatorial Guinea, another African hub, some people have been sent back home to countries in which US judges ruled they faced danger.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

Equatorial Guinea:   The discovery and exploitation of large oil   reserves have contributed to dramatic economic growth in recent   years.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency