School life
In a Equatorial Guinea classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Equatorial Guinea
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalCiudad de la Paz
- Population~1.7 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC +1)
- CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
Equatorial Guinea, with Ciudad de la Paz marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Ciudad de la Paz
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Fun facts
What makes Equatorial Guinea a bit special.
Bioko Island
A volcanic island jewel in the Gulf of Guinea
Open lesson
Pico Basile
Equatorial Guinea's highest peak, wrapped in cloud
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Río Muni Rainforest
A vast green mainland full of wildlife and wonder
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Corisco Bay
A sparkling bay of small islands and calm waters
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Annobón Island
Equatorial Guinea's most remote and mysterious island
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Bioko Greater Bushbaby
A big-eyed night creature found only on Bioko Island
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
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Monte Alén National Park
Equatorial Guinea's protected heart of the rainforest
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Drill Monkey
One of Africa's rarest and most colourful primates
Open lesson
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African Forest Elephant
The quiet giant of the Central African rainforest
Open lesson
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Leatherback Turtle
The world's largest turtle nests on Bioko's beaches
Open lesson
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African Grey Parrot
One of the world's most intelligent birds
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!French
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹEquatorial Guinea has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Equatorial Guinea?
Choose Equatorial Guineawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.