Equatorial Guinea

At a Glance

Equatorial Guinea is one of the smallest and least visited countries in Africa, a Central African nation with a mainland portion and islands in the Gulf of Guinea, covered in dense tropical rainforest and remarkable biodiversity. The culture blends Bantu African and Spanish colonial influences in a way rarely seen elsewhere on the continent. It is essentially for dedicated wildlife researchers and the most adventurous of independent travellers.

• Only African country with Spanish as its official language.
• Oil wealth has made it one of Africa's richest per capita — yet most citizens live in poverty.