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Neighboring Countries of Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea shares land borders with 2 countries: Gabon (345 km) and Cameroon (183 km).
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Countries bordering Equatorial Guinea
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Equatorial Guinea citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gabon |
Libreville | Freedom of movement | |
 Cameroon |
Yaounde | Freedom of movement |
Gabon accounts for 65% of Equatorial Guinea's 528 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Equatorial Guinea
Location
Central Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Cameroon and Gabon
Area
28,051 km² — slightly smaller than Maryland
Terrain
Coastal plains rise to interior hills; islands are volcanic
Climate
Tropical; always hot, humid
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Pico Basile 3,008 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 577 m.
Natural resources
Petroleum, natural gas, timber, gold, bauxite, diamonds, tantalum, sand and gravel, clay
Natural hazards
Violent windstorms; flash floods volcanism: Santa Isabel (3,007 m), which last erupted in 1923, is the country's only historically active volcano; Santa Isabel and two dormant volcanoes form Bioko Island in the Gulf of Guinea
Good to know
Insular and continental regions widely separated; despite its name, no part of the equator passes through Equatorial Guinea -- the mainland part of the country is located just north of the equator
Neighbours of Equatorial Guinea's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Central African Republic
Chad
Nigeria
Republic of the CongoAlso with 2 neighbours in Africa
Neighboring countries of Eswatini
Neighboring countries of Guinea-Bissau
Neighboring countries of Sierra Leone
Neighboring countries of Tunisia- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Equatorial Guinea passport holders
- Equatorial Guinea visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Equatorial Guinea
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).