Equatorial Guinea is one of Africa's smallest countries, composed of a mainland and five islands, the largest of which contains the capital city, Malabo. It is the only Spanish-speaking nation in Africa, having gained its independence from Spain in October 1968.

Equatorial Guinea has a multiethnic population, with three official languages (Spanish, French and Portuguese) and several other indigenous languages. The country is a member of the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, La Francophonie, and the Community of Portuguese Speaking Nations.

Australia's diplomatic representation to Equatorial Guinea is from the Embassy in Madrid, Spain.

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