Equatorial Guinea
Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Africa · Middle Africa
Famous Personality
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
leader
He is widely known for being one of the world's longest-serving heads of state.
Local Delicacy
Pepesup
This spicy soup is a common local dish often made with fish or meat.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Pico Basilé
This volcanic peak on Bioko is the highest mountain in Equatorial Guinea.
Agriculture & Produce
Cocoa has historically been Equatorial Guinea's principal cash crop and remains agriculturally significant.
Bananas are widely grown in Equatorial Guinea and are a common staple fruit in humid lowland areas.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The balafon is a prominent traditional instrument in Equatorial Guinea, especially in mainland cultural music.
Various hand drums are central to Equatorial Guinean dance, ritual and community music traditions.
The mvet harp-zither is important among Fang communities and carries epic and storytelling traditions.
The guitar is widely used in modern Equatorial Guinean popular music with Spanish and Central African influences.
Traditional xylophones are used in some ethnic musical practices and ceremonial performance.