Bioko

Bioko is an island in the Gulf of Guinea and the northernmost part of Equatorial Guinea. It contains the national capital, Malabo, and was formerly known as Fernando Po.

Gulf of Guinea: A large Atlantic gulf off the western coast of Central Africa. Bioko lies in this gulf, near the coast of Cameroon.
Cameroon line: A volcanic chain extending from the Gulf of Guinea into the Cameroon highlands. Bioko’s volcanoes belong to this regional geological feature.
Malabo International Airport: The main international airport serving Malabo and Bioko. It links the island’s capital with destinations abroad.
Bioko Island drill monkey: A population of drills native to Bioko, a large primate threatened by hunting and habitat loss. Its conservation status reflects pressures on the island’s wildlife.
Equatorial Guinea: A Central African country comprising a mainland region and several islands in the Gulf of Guinea. Bioko is the country’s largest island and contains its capital.
Mount Cameroon: An active volcano and the highest mountain in West and Central Africa. It is part of the volcanic region shared with Bioko.
Port of Malabo: A seaport on Bioko serving Malabo and Equatorial Guinea’s maritime trade. Its harbor supports transport and commercial activity on the island.
Bioko Island Wildlife Center: A conservation and education organization based on Bioko that works to protect wildlife. Its programs address threats to the island’s primates and other animals.
Malabo: The capital and largest city of Equatorial Guinea, located on Bioko’s northern coast. The island’s political importance centers on this capital city.
Portuguese colonization of Equatorial Guinea: The Portuguese exploration and occupation that established European claims to islands in the Gulf of Guinea. Portuguese voyages reached Bioko before Spain took control.

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São Tomé and PríncipeCompared with: Its proximity highlights how the Gulf’s islands are divided among separate states.