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Equatorial Guinea

Overview

Equatorial Guinea, is a country located in Central Africa. With an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi) it is one of the smallest countries in continental Africa. It is also the most prosperous, however the wealth is concentrated in government and elite hands, with 70% of the population living under the United Nations Poverty Threshold of $2/day.

Equatorial Guinea is the third smallest country in continental Africa in terms of population. It is also the second smallest United Nations (UN) member from continental Africa. The discovery of sizeable petroleum reserves in recent years is altering the economic and political status of the country. Equatorial Guinea has been cited as an example of the natural resource curse[citation needed]; its gross domestic product (GDP) per capita ranks 31st in the world; however, most of the country's considerable oil wealth actually lies in the hands of only a few people. Equatorial Guinea is one of the richest countries in Africa.

Headlines Around the Web

Uganda: Museveni Praises E. Guinea Over Oil Use

Jan 30, 2012 - AllAfrica News

Africa: Equatorial Guinea's Malabo II, a Metaphor of Continent's Rejuvenation

Jan 16, 2012 - AllAfrica News

Glencore upbeat as it becomes an oil producer

Nov 17, 2011 - Financial Times

Equatorial Guinea: Govt Strengthen Ties With Obiang

Oct 22, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Eritrea: President Isaias Visits Various Provinces and Institutions in Equatorial Guinea

Sep 12, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Africa: Africa's Agriculture Depends On Youths

Aug 02, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Sudan: Sessions of Nepad Summit Kick Off in Malabo

Jul 13, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Africa: Investing in Youth on Continent Will Foster a Green Agricultural Revolution

Jul 04, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Marta lifts Brazil as Matildas stay in chase in World Cup

Jul 04, 2011 - France24

Matildas beat E. Guinea 3-2 in Womens World Cup

Jul 04, 2011 - France24

Libya casts shadow over AU summit

Jul 01, 2011 - AL JAZEERA

Africa: Investing in Africa's Youth Will Foster Green Revolution

Jun 30, 2011 - AllAfrica News

African Leaders to Scorn Libyan Campaign From Luxury Resort

Jun 30, 2011 - Business Week

Norway beat Equatorial Guinea in World Cup

Jun 30, 2011 - France24

Africa: African Leaders to Receive Update On Nepad At AU Summit

Jun 29, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Africa: Deputy President Addresses Second Africa-India Summit in Addis Ababa

May 26, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Angola: Govt and Equatorial Guinea Joint Commission Deemed as Positive

Apr 11, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Equatorial Guinea: AU Chair Ought to Protect Women?s Rights

Mar 12, 2011 - AllAfrica News

President sets lofty CAN target for tiny E.Guineau

Feb 13, 2011 - France24

Equatorial Guinea's Obiang named new AU chairman

Jan 30, 2011 - France24

Articles About Equatorial Guinea

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By IBTimes AU

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