Capital: Malabo
Administrative divisions: 2 provinces (provincias, singular—provincia);
Bioko, Rio Muni; note—there may now be 6 provinces named Bioko Norte,
Bioko Sur, Centro Sur, Kie-Ntem, Litoral, Wele Nzas
Independence: 12 October 1968 (from Spain; formerly Spanish Guinea)
Constitution: 15 August 1982
Legal system: in transition; partly based on Spanish civil law and tribal custom
National holiday: Independence Day, 12 October (1968)
Executive branch: president, prime minister, deputy prime minister,
Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Legislative branch: unicameral Chamber of People's Representatives
(Camara de Representantes del Pueblo)
Judicial branch: Supreme Tribunal
Leaders:
Chief of State—President Brig. Gen. Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA
MBASOGO (since 3 August 1979);