Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea. Malabo is located on Bioko Island, not in mainland Africa. Equatorial Guinea is composed of the African continent and islands. Malabo is very geographically close to Cameroon and has contacts with Cameroon. Malabo is rapidly developing as an oil base in the Gulf of Guinea and has become a hot oil boom. It is now the most vibrant city in Equatorial Guinea.
Location
Malabo is a city located in the northern part of Equatorial Guinea.
History
Malabo prospered in the 1800s as a hub for the Spanish slave trade and even a military base. Equatorial Guinea became independent in 1968, and oil was discovered in 1990. Malabo has grown rapidly as an oil base in the Gulf of Guinea, creating an oil boom. This has led to the gathering of immigrants from abroad, and foreign-affiliated companies are also investing.
Climate
Malabo belongs to the tropical climate. Temperatures range from 22 ° C to 33 ° C throughout the year.
Language
Spanish is the official language in Equatorial Guinea. French is designated as the second official language. In addition, some people use the language of the locals.
Security
Malabo has a high poverty rate and the security situation is not so good. Please be careful as there are so many pickpockets aimed at tourists.
Race
Equatorial Guinea is mostly composed of Bantu people. Others are Creole and European immigrants.
industry
Cacao and coffee plantations are very popular in Equatorial Guinea. However, the oil industry, led by Malabo, is receiving a lot of attention. Economic growth has been remarkable since the discovery of the oil field.
religion
There are many Christians in Equatorial Guinea.
currency
CFA francs are used in Equatorial Guinea.
Sightseeing spot 1 : Cathedral of St. Isabel
A neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church completed in 1916. There are so many Christians in Equatorial Guinea, and many worshipers gather on weekends.
Sightseeing spot 2 : The Malabo National Park
Malabo National Park opened in June 2016. There are lakes, rivers and art galleries in the park. There are also children’s playsets and sports areas such as soccer fields, basketball courts and volleyball courts.
Sightseeing spot 3 : La Casa Verde
A green three-story house with white window frames, doors and balconies as accents. It was used as the embassy of Portugal until the mid-1800s.
Sightseeing spot 4 : Pico Basilé
Mt. Basilé is the highest peak in Equatorial Guinea. From the top of the mountain, you can see not only the city of Malabo but also Mount Cameroon on the African continent, which is one of the most popular mountains.
Hotel
Malabo has plenty of accommodation. Malabo International Airport is nearby. Tickets and accommodations can be booked from the link below. It also supports other languages.
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