Hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea - Revision history

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	Please cite this page as: Upton & Ó Dochartaigh, 2018.		Please cite this page as: Upton & Ó Dochartaigh, 2018.

	Bibliographic reference: Upton K, Ó Dochartaigh BÉ and Bellwood-Howard, I. 2018. Africa Groundwater Atlas: Hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea. British Geological Survey. Accessed [date you accessed the information]. ~~http~~://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Hydrogeology_of_Equatorial_Guinea		Bibliographic reference: Upton K, Ó Dochartaigh BÉ and Bellwood-Howard, I. 2018. Africa Groundwater Atlas: Hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea. British Geological Survey. Accessed [date you accessed the information]. https://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Hydrogeology_of_Equatorial_Guinea

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	<nowiki>*</nowiki> Source: [~~http~~://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/data/query/index.html?lang=en FAO Aquastat]		<nowiki>*</nowiki> Source: [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/data/query/index.html?lang=en FAO Aquastat]

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	These statistics are sourced from [~~http~~://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/main/index.stm FAO Aquastat]. They are the most recent available information in the Aquastat database. More information on the derivation and interpretation of these statistics can be seen on the FAO Aquastat website.		These statistics are sourced from [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/main/index.stm FAO Aquastat]. They are the most recent available information in the Aquastat database. More information on the derivation and interpretation of these statistics can be seen on the FAO Aquastat website.

	Further water and related statistics can be accessed at the [~~http~~://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/data/query/index.html?lang=en Aquastat Main Database].		Further water and related statistics can be accessed at the [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/data/query/index.html?lang=en Aquastat Main Database].

	<sup>1</sup> More information on [~~http~~://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/water_use_agr/index.stm irrigation water use and requirement statistics]		<sup>1</sup> More information on [https://www.fao.org/nr/water/aquastat/water_use_agr/index.stm irrigation water use and requirement statistics]

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	\| [[File:Equatorial Guinea_Geology.png \| center \| thumb\|500 px\| Geology of Equatorial Guinea at 1:~~5million~~ scale. Developed from USGS map (Persits et al. 2002). For more information on the map development and datasets see the [[Geology \| geology resource page]]]]		\| [[File:Equatorial Guinea_Geology.png \| center \| thumb\|500 px\| Geology of Equatorial Guinea at 1:5 million scale. Developed from USGS map (Persits et al. 2002). For more information on the map development and datasets see the [[Geology \| geology resource page]]]]
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	More information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea is available in the report [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 United Nations (1988)] (see References section, below).		More information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea is available in the report [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 United Nations (1988)] (see References section, below).

	[[File:Equatorial Guinea_Hydrogeology.png\| center\| thumb\| 500 px\| Hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea at 1:~~5million~~ scale. For more information on how the map was developed see the [[Africa Groundwater Atlas Hydrogeology Maps \| hydrogeology map]] resource page]]		[[File:Equatorial Guinea_Hydrogeology.png\| center\| thumb\| 500 px\| Hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea at 1:5 million scale. For more information on how the map was developed see the [[Africa Groundwater Atlas Hydrogeology Maps \| hydrogeology map]] resource page]]

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	[[Africa Groundwater Atlas Home \| Africa Groundwater Atlas]] >> [[Hydrogeology by country \| Hydrogeology by country]] ~~>> Hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea~~		[[Africa Groundwater Atlas Home \| Africa Groundwater Atlas]] >> [[Hydrogeology by country \| Hydrogeology by country]]

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	Equatorial Guinea comprises a mainland territory and five islands lying across the equator in the Gulf of Guinea. Parts of the present-day country were under first Portuguese and then Spanish colonial rule from the 15th century; Britain also occupied parts of the territory. During the colonial era, Spanish settlers established cocoa plantations, worked by waves of migrants from West Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. Equatorial Guinea gained independence as a republic in 1968, and is the only Spanish speaking country in Africa. A one-party state in the 1970s, ~~the country saw~~ a coup in 1979~~, since when~~ there has been a nominal multiparty democracy with continuing periodic unrest, including attempted coups.		Equatorial Guinea comprises a mainland territory and five islands lying across the equator in the Gulf of Guinea. Parts of the present-day country were under first Portuguese and then Spanish colonial rule from the 15th century; Britain also occupied parts of the territory. During the colonial era, Spanish settlers established cocoa plantations, worked by waves of migrants from West Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. Equatorial Guinea gained independence as a republic in 1968, and is the only Spanish speaking country in Africa. The country was a one-party state in the 1970s, but following a coup in 1979 there has been a nominal multiparty democracy with continuing periodic unrest, including attempted coups.

	Before independence, the economy relied heavily on exports of cocoa, coffee and timber. Since the discovery of large oil reserves in 1996, Equatorial Guinea has become one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest oil producers, which has boosted revenues and given the country the highest gross national income per capita in sub-Saharan Africa. Timber and fishing are also important contributors to GDP. Most of the population is employed in subsistence agriculture. Commercial agriculture, dominated by cocoa and coffee plantations inherited from Spanish farm owners who left in the 1970s, has declined in recent years in response to global price drops and a lack of investment. Widespread claims of corruption linked to oil revenue, and a poor human rights record, mean Equatorial Guinea receives little foreign assistance. Thus, despite oil revenues, there is widespread poverty and, despite improvements since 1979, very poor infrastructural and service provision for ~~the majority~~ of the population.		Before independence, the economy relied heavily on exports of cocoa, coffee and timber. Since the discovery of large oil reserves in 1996, Equatorial Guinea has become one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest oil producers, which has boosted revenues and given the country the highest gross national income per capita in sub-Saharan Africa. Timber and fishing are also important contributors to GDP. Most of the population is employed in subsistence agriculture. Commercial agriculture, dominated by cocoa and coffee plantations inherited from Spanish farm owners who left in the 1970s, has declined in recent years in response to global price drops and a lack of investment. Widespread claims of corruption linked to oil revenue, and a poor human rights record, mean Equatorial Guinea receives little foreign assistance. Thus, despite oil revenues, there is widespread poverty and, despite improvements since 1979, very poor infrastructural and service provision for most of the population.

	Equatorial Guinea, with a tropical climate and abundant rainfall throughout the year, has extensive perennial surface water resources. However, a lack of infrastructure means that protected water supplies are not well developed, particularly in rural areas.		Equatorial Guinea, with a tropical climate and abundant rainfall throughout the year, has extensive perennial surface water resources. However, a lack of infrastructure means that protected water supplies are not well developed, particularly in rural areas.

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	==Geology==		==Geology==

	The geology map shows a simplified version of the geology at a national scale. More information is available in the report [https://~~www~~.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 UN (1988)] (see References section, below).		The geology map shows a simplified version of the geology at a national scale. More information is available in the report [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 UN (1988)] (see References section, below).

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	The hydrogeology map below shows a simplified version of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see the [[Africa Groundwater Atlas Hydrogeology Maps \| hydrogeology Map]] resource page for more details).		The hydrogeology map below shows a simplified version of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see the [[Africa Groundwater Atlas Hydrogeology Maps \| hydrogeology Map]] resource page for more details).

	More information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea is available in the report [https://~~www~~.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 United Nations (1988)] (see References section, below).		More information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea is available in the report [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 United Nations (1988)] (see References section, below).

	[[File:Equatorial Guinea_Hydrogeology.png\| center\| thumb\| 500 px\| Hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea at 1:5million scale. For more information on how the map was developed see the [[Africa Groundwater Atlas Hydrogeology Maps \| hydrogeology map]] resource page]]		[[File:Equatorial Guinea_Hydrogeology.png\| center\| thumb\| 500 px\| Hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea at 1:5million scale. For more information on how the map was developed see the [[Africa Groundwater Atlas Hydrogeology Maps \| hydrogeology map]] resource page]]
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	==References==		==References==

	References with more information on the geology and hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea ~~can~~ be ~~accessed~~ through the [https://~~www~~.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=listResults&title_search=&author_search=&category_search=&country_search=GQ&placeboolean=AND&singlecountry=1 Africa Groundwater Literature Archive].		References with more information on the geology and hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea may be available through the [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=listResults&title_search=&author_search=&category_search=&country_search=GQ&placeboolean=AND&singlecountry=1 Africa Groundwater Literature Archive].


	United Nations. 1989. [https://~~www~~.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 Groundwater in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: Equatorial Guinea]. United Nations Department of Technical Cooperation for Development.		United Nations. 1989. [https://www2.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 Groundwater in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: Equatorial Guinea]. United Nations Department of Technical Cooperation for Development.

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	'''This page has limited information. If you have more information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea, please get in touch!'''		'''This page has limited information. If you have more information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea, please get in touch!'''

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	Equatorial Guinea comprises a mainland territory and five islands lying across the equator in the Gulf of Guinea. Parts of the present-day country were under first Portuguese and then Spanish colonial rule from the 15th century; Britain also occupied parts of the territory. During the colonial era, Spanish settlers established cocoa plantations, worked by waves of migrants from West Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. Equatorial Guinea gained independence as a republic in 1968, and is the only Spanish speaking country in Africa. A one-party state in the 1970s, the country saw a coup in 1979, since when there has been a nominal multiparty democracy with continuing periodic unrest, including attempted coups.		Equatorial Guinea comprises a mainland territory and five islands lying across the equator in the Gulf of Guinea. Parts of the present-day country were under first Portuguese and then Spanish colonial rule from the 15th century; Britain also occupied parts of the territory. During the colonial era, Spanish settlers established cocoa plantations, worked by waves of migrants from West Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. Equatorial Guinea gained independence as a republic in 1968, and is the only Spanish speaking country in Africa. A one-party state in the 1970s, the country saw a coup in 1979, since when there has been a nominal multiparty democracy with continuing periodic unrest, including attempted coups.

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	'''This page has limited information ~~and needs to be updated~~. If you have more information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea, please get in touch!'''		'''This page has limited information. If you have more information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea, please get in touch!'''


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	United Nations. 1989. [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 Groundwater in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: Equatorial Guinea]. United Nations Department of Technical Cooperation for Development.		United Nations. 1989. [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 Groundwater in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: Equatorial Guinea]. United Nations Department of Technical Cooperation for Development.

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	==Hydrogeology==		==Hydrogeology==

	The hydrogeology map below shows a simplified version of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see the [[Hydrogeology ~~Map~~ \| hydrogeology Map]] resource page for more details).		The hydrogeology map below shows a simplified version of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see the [[Africa Groundwater Atlas Hydrogeology Maps \| hydrogeology Map]] resource page for more details).

	More information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea is available in the report [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 United Nations (1988)] (see References section, below).		More information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea is available in the report [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 United Nations (1988)] (see References section, below).

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	More information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea is available in the report [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 United Nations (1988)] (see References section, below).		More information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea is available in the report [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africaGroundwaterAtlas/atlas.cfc?method=ViewDetails&id=AGLA060008 United Nations (1988)] (see References section, below).

	[[File:Equatorial Guinea_Hydrogeology.png\| center\| thumb\| 500 px\| Hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea at 1:5million scale. For more information on how the map was developed see the [[Hydrogeology ~~Map~~ \| hydrogeology map]] resource page]]		[[File:Equatorial Guinea_Hydrogeology.png\| center\| thumb\| 500 px\| Hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea at 1:5million scale. For more information on how the map was developed see the [[Africa Groundwater Atlas Hydrogeology Maps \| hydrogeology map]] resource page]]

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	\|Freshwater withdrawal as % of total renewable water resources \|\| 0.0669\|\| \|\| \|\|		\|Freshwater withdrawal as % of total renewable water resources \|\| 0.0669\|\| \|\| \|\|
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	\|~~Renewable~~ groundwater ~~resources~~ (Million cubic metres/year) \|\| No data \|\| No data \|\| No data \|\| No data		\|Total renewable groundwater (Million cubic metres/year) \|\| \|\| \|\|10,000 \|\|
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	\|Groundwater produced internally (Million cubic metres/year) \|\| \|\| \|\|10,000 \|\|		\|Groundwater produced internally (Million cubic metres/year) \|\| \|\| \|\|10,000 \|\|