Equatorial Guinea: A Lesser-Known African Nation

Equatorial Guinea, on the west coast of Africa, is made up of several islands as well as a coastal area. The mainland province is called Rio Muni and is mostly covered with forest, though there are several plantations and mountains as well.

The islands here are a great attraction for tourists, in part because their beaches are so lovely. Not to be rivalled, however, the inland areas of Equatorial Guinea are characterized by volcanoes and lush expanses of tropical vegetation. 

One of the main islands of this nation is Bioko, which is situated off the coast of Cameroon. Bioko has two major peaks with a southern region that is so rugged and wild, it is all but inaccessible to modern motor vehicles.

Because Equatorial Guinea was one of the few areas in Africa to be colonized by Spain, the capital of Malabo is a place where traditional Spanish architecture is on display, making it a charming holiday location. Restaurants in the nation serve mainly Spanish cuisine, and the fact that beer is expensive merely means that many tourists give malamba – a fermented sugar cane beverage – a try.

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