Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Equatorial Guinea  | Latvia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Equatorial Guinea | Republic of Latvia |
Continent  | Africa | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Malabo | Riga |
Latitude  | 1° 0′ 0″ N | 57° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ E | 25° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Equatorial Guinea is 28,050 sq km, and the total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km. Equatorial Guinea is smaller than Latvia by 36,539 sq km. Equatorial Guinea is around 2.30 times smaller than Latvia.
Indicators | Equatorial Guinea | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 28,050 Sq km | 64,589 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 36,539 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 10,830 Sq Mile | 24,938 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 14,108 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 2.09 % |
Indicators | Equatorial Guinea | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Bata | Riga |
Demonyms  | Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean | Latvian, Lettish |
Official Languages  | Spanish, French, Portuguese | Latvian |
Government Status  | Unitary dominant-party presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93 % | 64 % |
The people of Equatorial Guinea are called Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean, and the people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish.
Indicators | Equatorial Guinea | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Central African CFA franc | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | XAF | EUR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +240 | +371 |
Internet TLD  | .gq | .lv |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | GQ | LV |
Indicators | Equatorial Guinea | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Caminemos pisando las sendas de nuestra inmensa felicidad | Dievs, svētī Latviju! |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Let Us Walk Treading the Paths of Our Immense Happiness | God Bless Latvia! |
National Animal  | Giraffe | White Wagtail |
National Bird  | Goliath Heron | White Wagtail |
National Flower  | None | Oxeye Daisy |
National Sport  | Football | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Green, white, red and blue | Carmine and white |
Indicators | Equatorial Guinea | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 12:56 PM | 02:56 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Equatorial Guinea is [12:56 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Latvia is [02:56 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Equatorial Guinea is [ 2 hours ] behind of Latvia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Equatorial Guinea as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,714,671, and the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Equatorial Guinea had 167,079 less people than Latvia.
The annual Population Growth in Equatorial Guinea is 3.26% and the annual population growth in Latvia is -0.67%.
Indicators | Equatorial Guinea | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 25.8 % | 12.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.2 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.99 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Equatorial Guinea | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Malabo | Rīga |
Current Time | 12:56 PM | 02:56 PM |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 28.82 Degree Celsius | 2.80 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.89 km/hr, 242 Degree | 11.32 km/hr, 360 Degree |
Humidity  | 79 % | 76 % |
Indicators | Equatorial Guinea | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.17 (Births Per Woman) | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 313.24 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 244.17 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 55.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Equatorial Guinea | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (136 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Diabetes mellitus ( 22 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11.7 (people per 100K population) | 9.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 7.9 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 2.94 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Equatorial Guinea, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 136 people per 100,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
Similarly, around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Equatorial Guinea, spent [ 3.4% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Equatorial Guinea | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 38.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 17.7% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 6.94 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Equatorial Guinea, are 1.37 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Latvia.
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