Bioko
Bioko is an island located off the west coast of Africa in the Gulf of Guinea and is part of Equatorial Guinea. It is the country’s largest island, covering about 2,000 square kilometers. The island is volcanic in origin, with rainforest interior and rugged high ground. Its highest point is Pico Basilé, roughly 3,000 meters above sea level.
Administratively, Bioko is divided into Bioko Norte and Bioko Sur provinces. The capital, Malabo, sits on the
Historically, Bioko was known to Europeans as Fernando Po and was controlled by Spain as part of
The island's economy is dominated by petroleum production and related activities, with Malabo acting as a logistics
Bioko hosts tropical rainforest ecosystems and a number of endemic species. Conservation and development concerns include