Country Information
LANGUAGE and COMMUNICATION
The event will be conducted in English. Delegates are responsible for arranging their own translation services for bilateral negotiation meetings, if needed.
Interpretation Services for Spanish, English and French will be made available during the opening and closing ceremonies.
Official languages of Equatorial Guinea are: Spanish, French and Portuguese.
International dialling code: +240
WEATHER
Malabo has a warm and humid tropical climate with temperatures typically ranging from 22°C to 30°C in December.
TIME ZONE
West African Time (WAT) – UTC +1.
CURRENCY AND PAYMENT
The official currency of Equatorial Guinea is the Central African CFA franc (XAF). Major hotels and some shops accept international credit cards; however, it is advisable to carry cash for minor expenses.
The exchange rate is as follows:
- 1 Euro (€) = 656 XAF
- 1 US Dollar ($) = 567 XAF
- 1 Sterling Pound (£) = 760 XAF
Money can be exchanged at the airport, banks and major hotels.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
The electrical current is 220 V / 50 Hz.
The most commonly used plugs are type C and E.
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HEALTH SERVICES
Malabo has public and private hospitals, clinics and medical centers that offer healthcare services.
Centro Médico y Super Farmacia La Paz
Hours: Emergencies: 24 hours / 7 days
Medical Services: Monday to Saturday
Address: 44 Sipopo, Malabo, Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea QV7H+
Telephone: (+240) 555 570 333
(+240) 556 666 156
(+240) 556 666 154
Email: www.info [at] lapazmalabo.com (www[dot]info[at]lapazmalabo[dot]com)
Website: https://www.lapazmalabo.com/en
The venue will also provide a medical center for first aid and emergency medical care.
LEISURE, TOURISM AND ENTERTAINMENT PLACES ON THE ISLAND
The city of Malabo overflows with an immense cultural and natural wealth that is fundamental to its identity; making it a center for ecotourism and entertainment.
| UREKA FALLS |  |
| MOKA |  |
| PICO BASILÉ |  |
| ARENA BLANCA |  |
| PARQUE NACIONAL |  |
| PASEO MARÍTIMO |  |
| SIPOPO BEACH |  |