Overview
Equatorial Guinea is a country in Africa, with its capital at Ciudad de la Paz.
Key facts
| Country | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|
| Currency | XAF |
About the country
Equatorial Guinea is a country in Africa.
The capital city is Ciudad de la Paz.
Practical information
The currency is the XAF (Franc).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Equatorial Guinea by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Equatorial Guinea
Among the places worth a look in Equatorial Guinea are Bata, Malabo, Ciudad de la Paz, Ebebiyin, Luba, Evinayong, Mongomo and San Antonio de Palé — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Equatorial Guinea usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Equatorial Guinea
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Getting around Equatorial Guinea
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.