Geography
Equatorial Guinea Quiz
Africa's only Spanish-speaking country — oil wealth meets tropical islands.
Africa's only Spanish-speaking country — oil wealth meets tropical islands.
Equatorial Guinea's president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has been in power since 1979, making him the world's longest-serving non-royal head of state. This tiny Central African nation is also the only country in Africa where Spanish is an official language, and its oil-fueled GDP per capita is the highest on the continent — yet most citizens live on less than $2 a day.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
You'll explore Bioko Island and the Pico Basile volcano, the oil boom that transformed the economy after 1996, the Obiang dynasty's decades of authoritarian rule, the planned new capital Ciudad de la Paz, the Fang and Bubi ethnic groups, and the bizarre 2004 coup attempt linked to Mark Thatcher. Did you know Equatorial Guinea is a member of both the Francophonie and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries despite being a Spanish-speaking nation?
Equatorial Guinea was a Spanish colony from 1778 until independence in 1968. Spain administered the territory as Spanish Guinea, and Spanish became the primary language of government, education, and commerce. Today it remains the main official language alongside French and Portuguese, making Equatorial Guinea the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa.
On paper, yes — Equatorial Guinea has the highest GDP per capita in Africa at roughly $35,000, driven almost entirely by oil revenues since major reserves were discovered in 1996. However, this wealth is extremely concentrated. The ruling Obiang family controls most of the oil revenue, and the majority of the population lives on less than $2 per day, making it one of the most unequal countries in the world.
Equatorial Guinea is located in Central Africa on the Gulf of Guinea. It consists of two parts: a mainland region called Rio Muni, bordered by Cameroon to the north and Gabon to the south and east; and several islands, the largest being Bioko Island, where the capital Malabo is located. Despite its name, the equator does not actually pass through the country, though it runs very close to the southern island of Annobon.
Last updated: April 2026