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How Big Is Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea, located in Africa, is the 144th largest country in the world, covering approximately 28,051 square kilometers (10,831 square miles). That's roughly the same size as Maryland. It is home to approximately 1.7 million people.

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Equatorial Guinea on the Map

28,051 km²
10,831 sq mi
#144 of 236 countries
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Equatorial Guinea's Geography

Equatorial Guinea has approximately 296 km of coastline. Within Africa, Equatorial Guinea is the 44th largest of 55 countries, sitting between Lesotho and Burundi. With 60 people per km², it is less densely populated than the African average of 103 per km².

How Far Across Is Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea stretches approximately 310 km (193 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and 328 km (204 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Boston to Philadelphia. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 4 hours to drive across.

How Many Times Does Equatorial Guinea Fit?

9×

Equatorial Guinea fits inside United Kingdom 9 times

4×

Equatorial Guinea fits inside South Korea 4 times

13×

Equatorial Guinea fits inside Germany 13 times

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Equatorial Guinea fits inside Japan 13 times

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Equatorial Guinea at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 28,051 km² (10,831 sq mi)
World Size Rank #144 of 236
Capital Malabo
Population Density 60 per km²
Population 1.7 million people
Coastline 296 km
Life Expectancy 63.7 years
GDP per Capita $16,900 USD