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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Central African Republic’s population is 182% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 3,438,174.
Central African Republic’s surface area is about 22.2× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 594,930 km².
Equatorial Guinea’s population density is 688% higher than that of Central African Republic, a difference of 58.9 /km².
Equatorial Guinea’s nominal GDP is 364% larger than that of Central African Republic, a difference of $10.01 billion.
Equatorial Guinea’s GDP per capita is about 13.1× that of Central African Republic, a difference of $6,229.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Bangui
Malabo
5,330,690
1,892,516
622,980 km²
28,050 km²
8.6 /km²
67.5 /km²
$2.75 billion · 2024
$12.77 billion · 2024
$516 · 2024
$6,745 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African
Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean
+236
+240
.cf
.gq
CF / CAF
GQ / GNQ
Africa/Bangui
Africa/Malabo
Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka
Guinea Ecuatorial
| Measure | Central African Republic | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bangui | Malabo |
| Population | 5,330,690 | 1,892,516 |
| Surface area | 622,980 km² | 28,050 km² |
| Population density | 8.6 /km² | 67.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.75 billion · 2024 | $12.77 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $516 · 2024 | $6,745 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Central African | Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean |
| Phone code | +236 | +240 |
| Internet domain | .cf | .gq |
| ISO codes | CF / CAF | GQ / GNQ |
| Time zone | Africa/Bangui | Africa/Malabo |
| Native name | Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka | Guinea Ecuatorial |
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Nestled in the heart of Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR) is a land of striking contrasts, where sprawling savannas meet dense rainforests, and vibrant traditions thrive amid a complex colonial legacy.
Full Central African Republic profile →Equatorial Guinea, a small but dynamic nation on the west coast of Central Africa, blends lush tropical landscapes with a thriving oil-driven economy, offering a unique glimpse into both African and Spanish colonial legacies.
Full Equatorial Guinea profile →The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.
Central African Republic has a recorded population of approximately 5,330,690 people.
Central African Republic covers an area of about 622,980 km².
Central African Republic has a population density of roughly 8.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Central African Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.75 billion as of 2024.
Central African Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $516.
Central African Republic uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Central African Republic is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Central African Republic is Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka.
People from Central African Republic are referred to as Central African.
The international dialing code for Central African Republic is +236.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Central African Republic is .cf.
Central African Republic uses the Africa/Bangui time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR) is a land of striking contrasts, where sprawling savannas meet dense rainforests, and vibrant traditions thrive amid a complex colonial legacy.
The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo.
Equatorial Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 1,892,516 people.
Equatorial Guinea covers an area of about 28,050 km².
Equatorial Guinea has a population density of roughly 67.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Equatorial Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.77 billion as of 2024.
Equatorial Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,745.
Equatorial Guinea uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Equatorial Guinea is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Equatorial Guinea is Guinea Ecuatorial.
People from Equatorial Guinea are referred to as Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean.
The international dialing code for Equatorial Guinea is +240.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Equatorial Guinea is .gq.
Equatorial Guinea uses the Africa/Malabo time zone.
Equatorial Guinea, a small but dynamic nation on the west coast of Central Africa, blends lush tropical landscapes with a thriving oil-driven economy, offering a unique glimpse into both African and Spanish colonial legacies.