Gabon - Wikipedia
WEBGabon (/ ɡ ə ˈ b ɒ n / gə-BON; French pronunciation: ⓘ; Sangu: Ngabu), officially the Gabonese Republic (French: République gabonaise), is a country on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, on the equator, bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, the Republic of the Congo on the east and south, and the Gulf ...
Gabon | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
WEBMay 4, 2024 · Gabon, country lying on the west coast of Africa, astride the Equator. A former French colony, Gabon retains strong ties to France and to the French language and culture. The capital is Libreville. Land
Gabon - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Gabon, a sparsely populated country known for its dense rainforests and vast petroleum reserves, is one of the most prosperous and stable countries in central Africa.
Gabon - The World Factbook
WEBDec 14, 2021 · Gabon, a sparsely populated country known for its dense rainforests and vast petroleum reserves, is one of the most prosperous and stable countries in central Africa. Approximately 40 ethnic groups are represented, the largest of which is the Fang, a group that covers the northern third of Gabon and …
Gabon country profile - BBC News
WEBSep 1, 2023 · Provides an overview of Gabon, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
History of Gabon - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1849, captives released from a captured slave ship founded Libreville. In 1862–1887, France expanded its control including the interior of the state, and took full sovereignty. In 1910 Gabon became part of French Equatorial Africa and in …
Gabon’s military coup has overthrown a powerful political ... - CNN
WEBSep 1, 2023 · A military coup thrust the Central African nation of Gabon into turmoil Wednesday, unseating the president – whose family had held power for more than half a century – just minutes after he was...
History of Gabon | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts
WEBAug 26, 2023 · History of Gabon, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Gabon, from the 15th century ce to the present. The country lies in Central Africa, along the continent’s west coast and astride the Equator. More than three-fourths of the country is covered by a dense equatorial rainforest.
Gabon summary | Britannica
WEBGabon straddles the Equator on the western coast of Africa. It has a narrow coastal plain and becomes hilly in the south and north. The basin of its chief river, the Ogooué, covers most of the country; about three-fourths is equatorial rainforest, which supports numerous plant and animal species.
Gabon - BBC News
WEBOct 31, 2023 · Gabon partially suspended from Commonwealth. The African nation has been partially suspended following a coup that took place in late August. All the latest content about Gabon from the BBC.
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