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Gabon |
30 days |
Gabon is a country of more that 2.025 million people known for having one of the best health care infrastructures in West Africa and for b...
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- For Equatorial Guinea citizens intending to visit Gabon, the electronic visa is valid for a maximum of 30 days of stay after issued and it can be gotten from https://evisa.dgdi.ga.
- Gabon’s electronic visa may be extended for another 30 days total by contacting the local police station or immigration office.
- No sticker will be issued to citizens applying for the electronic visa.
- Super rush processing times for Gabon electronic visas are approximately 24 hours.
- Equatoguineans are required to print out 2 copies of the electronic visa certificate.
- Visitors are required to give one copy of the electronic visa certificate to the immigration department as your travel visa upon arrival in Gabon and one copy upon departure.
- The estimated flight time from Equatorial Guinea to Gabon is 55 minutes.
- Gabon uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, there is no time difference between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
- Visitors are required to provide one copy of proof of vaccination for Yellow Fever.
- Visitors aged 17 years old or more are allowed the free import of 250 grammes of tobacco, 200 cigarettes or cigarillos, or 50 cigars, 50 grammes of perfume, two litres of alcoholic drinks and presents up to a total value of XOF 5,000.
- There are no restrictions on tobacco or tobacco articles of Cameroon origin imported from Cameroon.
- Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
- An import permit is needed for transporting arms and ammunition from the Home Ministry, Libreville and applications should be submitted 3 months before departure.
- Visitors are required to hold a hotel voucher or a letter of invitation issued by the sponsor and onward or return tickets.
- To bring in pets, visitors must have a certificate of vaccination against Rabies or a veterinary certificate issued by the home country less than three days before departure; dogs and cats less than three months old are exempted from such certificates.
- Gabon is a country along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, has significant areas of protected parkland.
- Gabon has one of the lowest population density of any country in Africa.
- Ethnic boundaries are less sharply drawn in Gabon than elsewhere in Africa. Most ethnicities are spread throughout Gabon, leading to constant contact and interaction among the groups, and there is no ethnic tension.
- It is estimated that 80% of Gabon's population can speak French and that 30% of Libreville residents are native speakers of the language. Nationally, 32% of the Gabonese people speak the Fang Language as a mother tongue.
- Gabonese cuisine is influenced by French cuisine, but staple foods are also available
- Tourists are very attracted to the forested coastal terrain of its famed Loango National Park shelters a diversity of wildlife, from gorillas and hippos to whales.
- The Lopé National Park in Gabon is known for its rainforest and the Akanda National Park for its mangroves and tidal beaches.
- Tourism in Gabon is underdeveloped. Despite this, attractions include beaches, ocean and inland fishing facilities, the falls on the Ogooué River, and the Crystal Mountains.
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Seychelles |
90 days |
Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. Seychelles populated with over 96,000 people, it is known for its be...
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- Equatorial Guinea citizens visiting Seychelles are only required to undergo a tourist registration exercise at the embassy due for a period of 90 days.
- Citizens are required to provide passport valid within the duration stay upon arrival.
- Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all travellers arriving in Seychelles islands have to fill in a questionnaire upon arrival.
- Visitors must prove that they have enough money not less than USD 150 for each day, or USD 75 for each day when visiting either through a bank statement or by cash.
- Evidence of accommodation during the visit should also accompany other documents, this could be in form of hotel reservations receipts or rent tellers.
- On Seychelles, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Seychelles uses the Seychelles Time zone(GMT+4) hence, Seychelles is 3 hours ahead of Equatorial Guinea.
- The estimated flight time from Equatorial Guinea to Seychelles is 6 hours, 50 minutes.
- Visitors must also provide a return or onward tickets, if unable to be purchased before arrival, they must be bought on arrival.
- Importation of spear-fishing equipment, firearms, narcotics, dangerous drugs, swords, clothing of camouflage design, pornographic literature, films DVDs and any such goods is prohibited according to the law of Seychelles.
- Importation of birds is prohibited with the exception of the African Grey Parrot provided it has been a family pet for one year.
- According to the law of Seychelles, all imported animals must undergo quarantine for a 14 day-period upon arrival after which they will be granted a permit to enter Seychelles.
- Visitors are required to provide a valid plant import permit to bring all plants, seed, bulb, cuttings, or other unprocessed plant products, fruit and vegetables into Seychelles.
- Currencies up to the equivalent of 2,000 Seychelles Rupee are not allowed in and out of the country.
- Restricted goods include unprocessed coco-de-mer, live tortoises, shells and live and processed fish.
- Seychelles is classified as a tropical rain forest as the climate is humid because the islands are small and the temperature varies little throughout the year.
- In Seychelles, the coolest months are in July and August, the windy months are from May to November and this is the most pleasant time of the year. On the other hand, the hot months are from December to April while March and April are the hottest months.
- Seychelles is among the world's leading countries to protect lands for threatened species allocating 42% of its territory for conservation.
- Seychelles hosts some of the largest seabird colonies in the world, notably on the outer islands of Aldabra and Cosmoledo.
- Since the use of spearguns and dynamite for fishing was banned through efforts of local conservationists in the 1960s, the wildlife is unafraid of snorkelers and divers.
- French and English are official languages along with Seychellois Creole which is primarily based upon French.
- The papers are mostly written in Seychellois Creole, French and English.
- Most Seychellois are Christians, Hinduism is practised by 2.4%, and Islam by 1.6%. Other non-Christian faiths accounted for 1.1% of the population while a further 5.9% were non-religious or did not specify a religion.
- Seychellois society is essentially matriarchal, that is, mothers tend to be dominant in the household, controlling most expenditures and looking after the interests of the children.
- Staple foods eaten in Seychelles include fish, seafood and shellfish dishes, often accompanied by rice.
- Seychelles has the highest incarceration rate in the world of 799 prisoners per 100,000 population, exceeding the United States rate by 15%.
- The country is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises.
- It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.
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Ethiopia |
90 days |
Ethiopia is the second-most populous nation in Africa, full of vibrant and colourful festivals and is home to the first cup of coffee.
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- Equatorial citizens travelling to Ethiopia are granted visas on arrival and given the option to apply for an electronic visa for a duration of stay up to 90 days.
- Visitors are required to possess one copy of a filled visa application form.
- Passports of citizens entering Ethiopia must be valid at least for 6 months.
- A recent passport photograph is required with a size of 37mmX37mm.
- Departure tax would be levied on visitors staying beyond the duration of stay and leaving the country.
- Standard travel documents like passport or a national ID card will generally be required from visitors to visit Ethiopia.
- For Ethiopia, there are two associated plug types, types C and F. The country operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- Ethiopia time zone is the East Africa Time (GMT+3) therefore, Ethiopia is 2 hours ahead of Equatorial Guinea.
- Equatorial Guinea citizens aged from one year and above are required to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination.
- Visitors are only allowed to hold one litre of alcoholic drinks, two bottles or half a litre of perfume, half a pound of tobacco, 100 cigarettes or 50 cigars for adults only, souvenirs up to a value of ETB 10 on entry.
- Visitors are allowed to hold goods bought in Ethiopia up to a value of ETP 500 at departure.
- Visitors are required to hold animal hides and skins and any type of antiques such as swords, bibles provide they have a certificate of export for such goods.
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a certificate of good health issued by a veterinarian in the home country.
- The estimated flight time from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Ethiopia is 4 hours, 42 minutes.
- Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
- Visitors are allowed to hold local currency up to ETP 100 per person, but there are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies provided the imported sums are declared to the customs on arrival.
- Foreign currency may be exchanged only through authorized banks and organizations within the country.
- Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in the world and the second-most populous nation on the African continent.
- The nation is a land of natural contrasts, with its vast fertile west, its forests, and numerous rivers, and the world's hottest settlement of Dallol in its north.
- Ethiopia uses the ancient Ge’ez script, which is one of the oldest alphabets still in use in the world.
- The Ethiopian calendar is known to be approximately seven years and three months behind the Gregorian calendar.
- Ethiopia is a multilingual nation with around 80 ethnolinguistic groups, the four largest of which are the Oromo, Amhara, Somali and Tigrayans.
- The skull of the hominid (ancestors of the homo erectus) is said to have been discovered in Ethiopia by Tim D. White. The most well known hominid discovery is Australopithecus afarensis.
- The predominant climate type is tropical monsoon, with wide topographic-induced variation.
- Ethiopia is a global center of avian diversity. To date more than 856 bird species have been recorded in Ethiopia, twenty of which are endemic to the country.
- Agriculture constitutes around 85% of the labour force. However, the service sector represents the largest portion of the economy.
- English and Italian is the most widely spoken foreign language, and is the medium of instruction in secondary schools, although, most people in the country speak Afroasiatic languages of the Cushitic or Semitic branches.
- The Ethiopian empire was one of the first in the world to officially adopt Christianity as the state religion.
- The best-known Ethiopian cuisine consists of various types of thick meat stews, known as wat in Ethiopian culture, and vegetable side dishes served atop injera, a large sourdough flatbread made of teff flour.
- Ethiopians popularly eat from the same dish in the center of the table with a group of people and it widely culturally acceptable to feed others in your group with your own hands.
- Traditional Ethiopian cuisine employs no pork or shellfish of any kind as they are forbidden in the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian, Islamic and Jewish faiths.
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Cuba |
30 days |
Cuba is known for its world famous music genres, for producing the undeniably best cigars in the world, and for looking like a crocodile from the air!...
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- Equatorial Guinea citizens (including minors) intending to visit Cuba for a period of 30 days are required to apply for a tourist card before embarking on the journey.
- A Cuba Tourist Card is a document that is issued separately from the passport and is valid for a duration of 30 days.
- There is no such thing as Tourist Cards on arrival or an electronic tourist card.
- The Cost of the Cuban Tourist Card is about £ 17 with other charges that cover Admin fees and Postal Services.
- Visitors are still required to possess their passport valid at the time of entry into Cuba.
- Passports of visitors must have at least one blank page for visit approval stamps.
- There are certificates of vaccination required to visit Cuba.
- Visitors are not allowed to enter and depart the country with the amount over the equivalent of 5,000 U.S dollars.
- Cats, dogs and birds must be accompanied by a governmental veterinarian certificate of good health issued in the home country.
- Narcotics, home appliances, explosives, firearms and ammunition are prohibited from entry into Cuba except they are accompanied by a permit.
- Cuba’s local climate is tropical, moderated by northeasterly trade winds that blow year-round.
- In Cuba, the dry season runs from November to April and a rainy season from May to October.
- Cuba uses the Cuba Daylight Time zone (GMT-4) hence, Equatorial Guinea is 5 hours ahead of Cuba.
- The estimated flight time from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Havana, Cuba is 12 hours, 54 minutes.
- Christians make up a vast majority of the population in Cuba with about 0.4% of its inhabitants consisting of other religions.
- The official language of Cuba is Spanish and the vast majority of Cubans speak it.
- Cuba is known to be the 17th largest island in the world and has over 200 bays and 250 beaches at the disposal of tourists exploring the country.
- Cuba is the largest, least commercialized and the most exciting island in the Caribbean.
- In Cuba, the power plugs and sockets are of type A, B, C and L. The standard voltage is 110 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
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Kenya |
90 days |
Kenya is known for its over 30 million people, most spectacular wildlife and the second largest mountain in Africa.
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- Equatorial Guinea visiting Kenya are only required to apply for an electronic visa for a period of 90 days duration of stay.
- Equatorial passports must reach the validity of three months as stipulated by the Kenyan travel requirement.
- Visitors are advised to leave at two blank pages of their passport for entry stamps.
- Intending Equatorial Guinea visitors must provide a Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination.
- The associated plug type is G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Kenya operates on a 240V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- Kenya uses the East Africa Time zone (GMT+3), hence, Kenya is 2 hours ahead of Equatorial Guinea.
- Options for getting around Kenya include airlines, trains, car hires and taxis, public transport like 'matatus' and buses.
- The estimated flight time from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Nairobi, Kenya is 4 hours, 26 minutes.
- Visitors are allowed to possess money amount up to 100,000 Kenyan Shillings on exit.
- The Bantu Swahili language and English serve as Kenya’s official languages but there are more speakers of Swahili than English in the country.
- The popularly cooked Kenyan food is Ugali when cooked and unga when raw with rice. Ugali is usually served as a white stiff porridge, good for dipping in stews or making into a makeshift spoon when eaten with hands.
- The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity, Islam is the second-largest religion in Kenya, other faiths practised in Kenya are Baha'i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions.
- Lake Victoria is the world’s second-largest freshwater lake found in Kenya. Kenya shares Lake Victoria with Tanzania and Uganda.
- Mount Kenya national park and Lake Turkana National park are world heritage sites in Kenya.
- The national parks are known to have 110 different species of bats.
- Kenya shares its land borders with Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
- The biggest five animals rhinos, leopards, lions, buffalo, and elephants can all be found in Kenya.
- Wildlife safari is the soul of Kenya’s tourism with safe infrastructure like buses, jeep and light aircraft are put in place for the comfort of tourists exploring the country. Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya.
- Some of the oldest known paleontological records of history have been found in Kenya.
- Lions and Leopards are part of the landscape of the country which has made Kenya one of East Africa’s Favourite Safari destinations.
- Kenya is also a great place for cultural encounters as there are more than 40 different ethnic groups in the country.
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Qatar |
30 days |
Qatar, a home to over 2.6 million people and having the third-largest natural gas and oil reserves, is the richest country in the world. Its capital c...
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- Facilities for an electronic visa is made available for Equatorial Guinea citizens travelling to Qatar for a period of 30 days.
- Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
- Visitors are expected to leave at least two blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
- Certificate of vaccination is not required from Equatorial Guinea citizens travelling to Qatar.
- Proof of sufficient funds by presenting evidence such as pay stubs, traveller's cheques and a most recent bank statement.
- Travellers must also have evidence of confirmed hotel reservation and any major credit card or at least USD 1,400.
- There are no currency restrictions on entering or departing Qatar.
- All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- The estimated flight time from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Qatar is 6 hours, 53 minutes.
- Qatar is on the Arabian Standard Time zone (GMT+3) making Qatar 2 hours ahead of Equatorial Guinea.
- Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors visiting Qatar.
- Customs regulations are strict regarding alcohol, narcotics, pork products, weapons or weapons-related articles (handcuffs, laser pointers, etc.) and pornographic/sexually-related materials in Qatar.
- Incidents involving obscene language, gestures, or insulting comments often result in arrest, overnight imprisonment and fines.
- Religion is a very sensitive issue in Qatar so treat any discussions on religion with care and caution. The law provides for a prison sentence of up to seven years for defaming, desecrating, or committing blasphemy against Islam, Christianity, or Judaism.
- Flogging is employed as a punishment for alcohol consumption or illicit sexual relations.
- The law also restricts public worship for non-Islamic faiths.
- While you may import religious material for personal use, do not bring religious materials into the country for proselytizing purposes as this is prohibited.
- Pets are cleared for entry into Qatar if they are carried in a clean and lockable cage suitable for the size of the animal and designed for air travel and accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health, which confirms that the animal is cleared for air travel, free from disease and vaccinated.
- Firearms require special permission in advance from the Ministry of Defense, Government of Qatar.
- There are no restrictions on importing or exporting local currency (Qatar Riyal-QAR) and foreign currencies other than Israeli currency.
- Transport within Qatar is made with Mass-transit options such as a Doha Metro, light-rail system and more extensive bus networks.
- Arabic is the official language of Qatar, with Qatari Arabic the local dialect.
- English is particularly useful for communication with Qatar's large expatriate community.
- Qatar is the world's biggest buyer in the art market by value based on this reason, art is at the centre of the country’s tourism.
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Rwanda |
30 days |
The Republic of Rwanda is known for its mountains and numerous lakes. It has a population of about 11,262,500 people and its capital and largest city...
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- Equatorial Guinea citizens looking to travelling to Rwanda are granted visas on arrival for a stay up to 30 days at the port of entry.
- To travel to Rwanda, citizens of Equatorial Guinea can also opt to apply for an electronic visa if they intend to stay for 30 days also.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival into Rwanda. The passport should have at least a blank page for visa stamps.
- Equatorial Guinea nationals travelling to Rwanda must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Rwanda. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- The import and export of local currency are limited to RWF5000. Although the import and export of foreign currency are unlimited, it must be declared upon arrival and exchanged within 8 days.
- Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds through a recent bank statement to cater for their needs during their stay in Rwanda.
- Travellers under the age of 18 must show travel authorisation from their parents or guardians.
- The estimated flight time from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Kigali, Rwanda is 3 hours, 33 minutes.
- Christianity is the dominant religion in Rwanda with Roman Catholics, Protestants and Seventh-day Adventist being the leading denominations. About 5% of the population are Sunni Muslims and 2% practice indigenous religions.
- Kinyarwanda is the most widely spoken language in Rwanda and also one of the country’s official language alongside French, English and Swahili.
- The Rwandan Franc is the official currency used in Rwanda. However, the US dollar can also be used for transaction purposes. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
- Tourists can transport themselves in Rwanda through buses, taxis and car rentals.
- Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate. From June to mid-September is the long dry season which is generally the best time to visit, from October to November is the rainy season and the short dry season from December to February.
- Brochettes, Mandazi and Ugali are some foods tourists can try during their stay in Rwanda.
- Tourists in Rwanda can budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses.
- The power and socket plug used in Rwanda is of Type C and J. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Rwanda uses the Central Africa Time (GMT+2) hence, Rwanda is 1 hour ahead of Equatorial Guinea.
- Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
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Turkey |
90 days |
Turkey, a country that is in two continents, Europe and Asia, is bordered by eight other countries.
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- Equatorial Guinea citizens intending to travel to Turkey can apply for an electronic visa for a stay up to 90 days.
- Passport of visitors must be valid for the duration of stay in Turkey.
- Visitors are required to provide a blank page on their passports for entry and exit stamps.
- It is possible for travellers aged 18 years old or younger to be included in the parent's passport.
- As a preventive measure outbreak of swine flu, all travellers arriving in Turkey from infected countries have to fill in a health declaration form, which is issued on board.
- Travellers without enough money to cover the expenses of their visit to Turkey and clean appearance will be deported by the transporting carrier.
- There are no certification of vaccination needed to travel to Turkey.
- Visitors must also purchase their onward or return tickets.
- There are no restrictions on importing local currency (New Turkish Lira-TRY) and foreign currencies.
- Travellers should declare and specify the imported foreign currencies in their passport upon arrival to avoid any problems on departure.
- Pet animals can enter as cargo, as traveller's checked luggage or in the cabin accompanied by a certificate of good health.
- If travellers overstay their visit, they must inform the immigration police and get a residence permit that must be produced upon departure.
- Turkey uses the GMT+03:00 Time zone (GMT+3), hence, Turkey is 2 hours ahead of Equatorial Guinea.
- The estimated flight time from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Turkey is 6 hours, 22 minutes.
- Istanbul is the largest city while Ankara is the capital.
- Turkey bordering the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas have a temperate Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild to cool wet winters.
- May is generally the wettest month while July and August are the driest.
- The official language is Turkish, which is the most widely spoken Turkic language in the world.
- Turkey is a secular state with no official religion; the Turkish Constitution provides for freedom of religion and conscience.
- Turkey hosts the largest number of refugees in the world, including more than 2.8 million Syrian refugees.
- Turkish culture is a product of efforts to be a "modern" Western state while maintaining traditional religious and historical values.
- Cappadocia is a region created by the erosion of soft volcanic stone by the wind and rain for centuries. The area is a popular tourist destination, having many sites with unique geological, historic, and cultural features.
- Turkey operates on 220 volts, 50 Hz, with round-prong European-style plugs that fit into recessed wall sockets /points.
- There are 40 national parks, 189 nature parks, 31 nature preserve areas, 80 wildlife protection areas and 109 nature monuments in Turkey such as Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, Mount Nemrut National Park, Ancient Troya National Park, Oludeniz Nature Park and Polonezkoy Nature park.
- Turkey is home to two of the Seven Wonders of the World, the world's oldest religious site, Göbekli Tepe and numerous other World Heritage Sites such as the "Neolithic Site of Çatalhöyük", "Hattusa: the Hittite Capital", the "Archaeological Site of Troy" and others.
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Zambia |
90 days |
Zambia is a country with a population of over 16 million people, the country richest in water bodies in Southern Africa and the African country with t...
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- Equatorial Guinea citizens intending to travel to Zambia can apply for an electronic visa for a period of 90 days of stay.
- Visitors are required to provide a passport that is valid for the duration of stay in the country.
- At least three pages of visitors’ passport should be left blank for Zambia entry stamps.
- A Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination will be requested from Equatoguineans at the port of entry into Zambia.
- The import of poultry and related products into the country is prohibited by law.
- It is illegal to export game meat in any form whether dried, processed or raw.
- Pets are allowed to enter Zambia but cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health that is issued in the home country as well as an import permit.
- All travellers entering or departing from Zambia must declare all currency notes of more than USD 5,000 or its equivalent.
- The Republic of Zambia is a landlocked country in south-central Africa.
- Zambia is classified as humid subtropical, with small stretches of semi-arid steppe climate in the south-west and along the Zanzebi.
- There are two main seasons, the rainy season runs from November to April and the dry season from May or June to October or November.
- Zambia is significantly ethnically diverse, with a total of 73 ethnic tribes.
- Zambia is officially a Christian nation but a wide variety of religious traditions exist.
- The official language of Zambia is English, which is used to conduct official business and is the medium of instruction in schools while popular local languages include Nyanja (Chewa) followed by Bemba.
- Zambia has some of nature's best wildlife and game reserves affording the country with abundant tourism potential.
- The North Luangwa, South Luangwa and Kafue National Parks in Zambia have one of the most prolific animal populations in Africa.
- The Victoria Falls in the Southern part of the country is a major tourist attraction.
- In Zambia, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The estimated flight time from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Zambia is 4 hours, 23 minutes.
- Zambia uses the Central Africa Time zone in Zambia (GMT+2) hence, Zambia is 1 hour ahead of Equatorial Guinea.
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Australia |
30 days |
Australia is home to more than 24 million people, known for unique wildlife and for being the world's smallest continent and largest island.
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- Citizens of Equatorial Guinea travelling to Australia can apply for an electronic visa for a stay up to 30 days.
- Equatoguineans must possess a passport that is valid within the duration of stay in the country.
- At least one blank page on visitors’ passports is required for entry stamps.
- Travellers may bring living animals into Australia from countries approved by Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS).
- There are no certificates of vaccination required to enter Australia.
- Visitors are required to provide proof of financial support through a recent bank statement.
- Travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- Amounts over AUD 10,000, or equivalent, must be declared on entry and exit.
- All firearms, weapons and ammunition including slingshots and paintball markers must be declared upon arrival.
- The estimated flight time from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Australia is 17 hours, 22 minutes.
- Australia uses the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone (GMT+10) therefore, Australia is 10 hours ahead of Equatorial Guinea.
- The climate of Australia is significantly influenced by ocean currents, having periodic drought and the seasonal tropical low pressure system that produces cyclones in northern Australia.
- Among well-known Australian animals are the monotremes (the platypus and echidna), a host of marsupials, including the kangaroo, koala and wombat, and birds such as the emu and the kookaburra.
- Although Australia has no official language, nevertheless, English is the de facto national language.
- A majority of Australians are Christians followed by Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism.
- In Australia, the power plugs and sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- In Australia, December to February is summer; March to May is autumn; June to August is winter, and September to November is spring.
- Australia's public transport system includes trains, buses, trams and ferries, although, the types of transport available vary between cities.
- Australia is widely famous for its natural wonders and wide-open spaces, its beaches, deserts, "the bush", and "the Outback".
- Australia is one of the world's most highly urbanised countries and it is well known for the attractions of its large cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
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