Equatorial Guinea
General Information about Equatorial Guinea
- Name: Equatorial Guinea
- African Abbreviation: RE
- Capital City: Malabo
- Population: 1,402,985
- African Subregion: Middle Africa
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Economic Information
- GDP (thousands): 11,026,774.95
- GDP Growth (annual %) in 2019: -5.6
- GDP Per Capita: 8131.9
A Brief Overview of Equatorial Guinea
The country of Equatorial Guinea is a former Spanish colony and is still heavily influenced by Europe. The food is known for its variety and is heavily influenced by traditional African food. Rural dishes are based around meat and fish, while urban areas offer more Spanish-influenced options. Fish is more commonly used in modern dishes.
Traditional drinks are malamba and Osang. Palm Wine is also produced locally from various species of palm trees.
The country is known for traditional sculpture and mask making, producing some famous artists. Ballet is also something the countries residents are skilled in. Soccer is the sport of choice in the country.
