Central Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean at the Equator, between Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea.
Gabon, a sparsely populated country known for its dense rainforests and vast petroleum reserves, is one of the most prosperous and stable countries in ...
Longitude: 11.75
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Gabon:
10,011.744 km
Terrain:
Narrow coastal plain; hilly interior; savanna in east and south.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, diamond, niobium, manganese, uranium, gold, timber, iron ore, hydropower.
Industries:
Petroleum extraction and refining; manganese, gold; chemicals, ship repair, food and beverages, textiles, lumbering and plywood, cement.
Population: 2,455,105
The relatively small population is spread in pockets throughout the country; the largest urban center is the capital of Libreville, located along the Atlantic coast in the northwest.
Area: 267,668 km2
slightly smaller than Colorado
A small population and oil and mineral reserves have helped Gabon become one of Africa's wealthier countries; in general, these circumstances have allowed the country to maintain and conserve its pristine rain forest and rich biodiversity.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XAF | Central African CFA franc | Fr |
Capital City: Libreville
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:38 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Gabon
You're in for a treat! Gabon is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich biodiversity and wildlife
- Beautiful landscapes from rainforests to coastlines
- Unique cultural heritage and history
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
- 3.5MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Gabonese cuisine features cassava, plantains, and fish.
- Popular dishes include nyembwe and maboké.
- Fresh tropical fruits and palm wine are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Loango National Park
- Explore the capital, Libreville
- See the gorillas in Lopé National Park
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