EQUATORIAL GUINEA

By: Hannah Lapeyrolerie and Dalton McDonald

LOCATION
Equatorial Guinea is located on the west coast of Africa very
close to the Equator, thats the reason it is called Equatorial
Guinea.

CAPITAL
The Capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo. Malabo is located
on Bioko Island near the Gulf Coast of Guinea.

CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATE

Central African CFA Franc

1 CFA = .0021 US Dollars

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

French
Spanish
Portuguese

TYPICAL WEATHER
DECEMBER- FEBRUARY
Very wet weather

JUNE-AUGUST
Very Dry weather

*Equatorial Guinea has very distinct wet and dry seasons, but does have a
few months out of the year that they have very nice weather.

HOLIDAY: FREEDOM DAY/ARMED

FORCES DAY (GOLPE DE LA
LIBERTAD)
Date: August 3rd
Weather: Hot with Scattered Clouds
Cities it is celebrated in: National
Purpose of Holiday: To show appreciation and respect to
the armed forces of Equatorial Guinea.

Traditions on Freedom Day/ Armed Forces

Day (Golpe de la Libertad)
Special Traditions and Activities: Members of the Armed Forces, dancers,
singers, and family go to a parade that is celebrated in the Capital where
motorcycles are driven and music is playing. After the parade Members of the
Armed Forces have a feast of food and drink and an exhibition of key
achievements are showcased.
Traditional Dress: Grass shirts, colored streamers, pom poms, and leopard
print pants are worn by dancers at the parade. At the feast members of the
armed forces wear their uniforms.
Traditional Colors: Blue, Red, White and Green (their national flag colors)
Traditional foods/meals: Sweet potatoes, bananas, coconut, fish, chicken,
and duck.

HOW THE CELEBRATION HAS

CHANGED OVER TIME
Though the traditions have stayed the same throughout the
years, the amount of popularity this holiday has gotten is
increasing. The parades are becoming bigger, louder, and
more colorful.
This is probably because Equatorial Guinea doesnt have
many celebrations, so the few holidays they do have become
very popular.

SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES

FROM THE US
Similarities:
The Freedom/ Armed Forces day is very similar to Veterans Day. Both are
showing respect to members of the Armed Forces of each country. Each
show patriotism and pride for their country.
Differences:
Since Equatorial Guinea is much smaller than the US, they have parades
and festivals that have a lot of people come and celebrate. In the US,
they/we usually celebrate with our families on our own.

SOURCES
http://www.everyculture.com/wc/Costa-Rica-toGeorgia/EquatorialGuineans.html
http://aglobalworld.com/holidays-around-the-world/equatorialguinea-armed-force-day/