Equatorial Guinea

Country Information

Equatorial Guinea, located in Central Africa, is an oil-rich country with Malabo as the capital.

Political System

Equatorial Guinea is a presidential republic with a highly centralized government.

Economic Indicators

GDP (2023 est.):

USD 12.3 billion

Population

Approximately 1.7 million

Currency

Central African CFA franc (XAF)

Main Industries

Oil and gas, timber, agriculture.

Investment Climate

Oil-driven economy with opportunities in energy and infrastructure, but political and transparency risks remain.
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