Equatorial Guinea


noun

a republic in W equatorial Africa, comprising the mainland province of Río Muni and the island province of Bioko: formerly a Spanish colony. 10,824 sq. mi. (28,034 sq. km). Capital: Malabo.
Formerly Spanish Guinea.

OTHER WORDS FROM Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinean, adjective, noun

British Dictionary definitions for equatorial guinea

Equatorial Guinea

noun

a republic of W Africa, consisting of Río Muni on the mainland and the island of Bioko in the Gulf of Guinea, with four smaller islands: ceded by Portugal to Spain in 1778; gained independence in 1968. Official languages: Spanish and French. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: franc. Capital: Malabo. Pop: 704 000 (2013 est). Area: 28 049 sq km (10 830 sq miles) Former name (until 1964): Spanish Guinea