Malabo, the capital city of Equatorial Guinea, is located on the northern coast of Bioko Island.
It has a population of approximately 38,000 people.
City founders have been the British in 1827, who leased the island from Spain
during the colonial period.
Named Port Clarence, the original city was used as a naval station while trying to suppress the slave trade.
At present it is a very picturesque city with graceful Spanish buildings and attractive views across the harbour.