Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is a country located in Middle 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 relatively concentrated within the country[citation needed], with 70% of the population living under the United Nations Poverty Threshold of $2/day. It has a population of 650,702. It comprises two parts: a Continental Region (Río Muni), including several small offshore islands like Corisco, Elobey Grande and Elobey Chico; and an insular region containing Annobón island and Bioko island (formerly Fernando Po) where the capital Malabo is situated.