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Quiz: Equatorial Guinea

  1. What was the capital?

    • Malabo
    • Islamabad
    • Sanaa
    • Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein share capital functions
    Answer

    Malabo — Capital: Malabo.

  2. When was Equatorial Guinea founded?

    • 12 October 1968, independence from Spain
    • 26 May 1966, independence from Britain
    • 7 August 1960, independence from France
    • 26 April 1964, union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar
    Answer

    12 October 1968, independence from Spain — Founded: 12 October 1968, independence from Spain.

  3. What form of government does Equatorial Guinea have?

    • Presidential republic under long authoritarian rule
    • A territorial assembly and French prefect administer the territory alongside three customary kingdoms, Uvea, Alo, and Sigave
    • A governor appointed by the British monarch, with an elected chief minister and legislative council under the ministerial system adopted in 2021
    • Constitutional monarchy
    Answer

    Presidential republic under long authoritarian rule — Government: Presidential republic under long authoritarian rule.

  4. True or false: Equatorial Guinea is a small Central African country, the only African state where Spanish is official.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Equatorial Guinea is a small Central African country, the only African state where Spanish is official.