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What is famous about Equatorial Guinea?

Jeremy Anderson

What is famous about Equatorial Guinea?

Considered one of Africa’s richest countries, Equatorial Guinea is home to huge minerals and oil reserves. In the mid-1990s, US oil companies discovered massive deposits off the coast of Equatorial Guinea. Since then, billions of dollars have been generated from the production and sale of crude oil.

What sports are played in Equatorial Guinea?

Sport. Originally introduced to the country by Spanish colonists, Football is the most popular sport in Equatorial Guinea. The national football team made quite a few impacts like qualifying for the FIFA World Cup in 2006 as well as the African Cup of Nations.

Is Equatorial Guinea in the Olympics?

Equatorial Guinea first participated at the Olympic Games in 1984, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then. The nation has never participated in the Winter Olympic Games.

What are some fun facts about Equatorial Guinea?

Most Interesting Facts about Equatorial Guinea

  • Equatorial Guinea is the only country in Africa to have Spanish as an official language.
  • The current capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo, which is located in the Bioko Norte province on the island of Bioko, and not the mainland.

Is Equatorial Guinea good at football?

The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, but has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations on three occasions, the first two times as hosts (in 2012 and 2015). They reached the quarter-finals in 2012 and 2021 and finished in fourth place in 2015.

What is the Malabo Hip Hop festival?

Malabo Hip Hop Festival A 10-day event held every year in December, the celebrations are often hosted by the Institute of Cultural Expression. Performers in the hip-hop community from all over Africa attend workshops and events hosted by artists from Europe (particularly Spain and France).

What country is GEQ?

Equatorial Guinea (GEQ)

What is the most popular food in Equatorial Guinea?

The most popular are the following:

  • Yuca (Cassava) Cassava is one of the star sides of Equatorial Guinean cuisine.
  • Banana. The banana is the second most popular companion in general, though in some regions they the side dish of choice.
  • Fried Rice.

How does Equatorial Guinea celebrate?

In the cities, friends and families celebrate together by eating, drinking and exchanging gifts. Equatorial Guineans also decorate their homes with the usual decorations, including lights and Christmas trees.