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Discover Malabo, The capital city of Equatorial Guinea

Discover the city of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea's capital city Malabo is located on the northern coast of Bioko Island and serves as the capital of Equatorial Guinea. This beautiful city is the largest of Equatorial Guinea's five islands and is the second largest city in Equatorial Guinea after Bata. It also houses a lot of interesting tourists site. Malabo formerly Santa Isabel, is the capital of Equatorial Guinea and the province of Bioko Norte. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko. In 2018, the city had a population of approximately 297,000 inhabitants. Spanish is the official language of the city and of the country as well, but Equatorial Guinean Pidgin is used as a language of wider communication across Bioko island, including Malabo. Malabo is the oldest city in Equatorial Guinea. Ciudad de la Paz, a planned city under construction in mainland Equatorial Guinea is under construction to replace Malabo as the capital. The institutions of governance of Equatorial Guinea began the process of locating to Ciudad de la Paz in February 2017. The city of Malabo is a focal point for tourism in Equatorial Guinea. It has a direct connection with the main tourist attractions of Bioko Island, from amazing places to a wide range of hotels for all types of public. Among the main tourist places accessible from this city are Ilachi Waterfalls; the largest waterfalls in the country with more than 250 meters of fall and Basilé Peak; the highest mountain in Equatorial Guinea, it belongs to the volcanic shield next to Mount Cameroon and to the great caldera of Luba. Several notable buildings include Malabo Cathedral and the Malabo Court Building. Malabo also hosts an international airport. The official language is Spanish but other indigenous languages are prominent as well. Like many African capitals, Malabo enjoys an intense nightlife. There are numerous places to dance and enjoy good music, mainly on weekends. Most of them are located in the vicinity of Acacio Mañé Street, lively establishments combining the atmosphere of European pubs with the essence of typical African beach bars. Malabo serves as the commercial and financial center within the country. The harbor is a critical seaport in the region and exports cocoa, timber, and coffee. The city’s main industry is fish processing. The discovery and development of oil reserves in the country during the 1980s and 1990s increased business and development in Malabo. Oil has brought great wealth to the country, but it is concentrated in the hands of the city’s elite. Malabo is one of the fastest growing cities and one of the best to visit in Africa.