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
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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. Approximately 40 ethnic groups are represented, the largest of which is the Fang, a group that covers the northern third of Gabon and expands north into Equatorial Guinea and ...
Gabon: post-coup dialogue has mapped out path to democracy – …
Web1 day ago · Published: May 14, 2024 8:25am EDT. Gabon’s military ruler risks becoming the country’s third autocratic leader if he fails to generate economic growth and return the country to democratic paths.
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 expands north into Equatorial Guinea …
Gabon country profile - BBC News
WebSep 1, 2023 · Gabon, on the west coast of Africa has had few leaders since its independence from France in 1960, with Omar Bongo ruling as president for more than four decades until his death in 2009.
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WebGabon became independent from France in 1960. El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba and then his son, Ali BONGO Ondimba, ruled the country from 1967 to 2023, when a military coup ended the dynasty. A transitional president now leads Gabon. Geography. Area. total: 267,667 sq km land: 257,667 sq km water: 10,000 sq km.
Gabon summary | Britannica
WebGabon , officially Gabonese Republic, Country, central Africa. Area: 103,347 sq mi (267,667 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 2,430,000. Capital: Libreville.
Gabon Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WebOverview. Located in Central Africa, Gabon boasts a wealth of natural resources. With a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, it is bordered by Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Congo. Despite its vast, mainly forested surface area, Gabon only had 2.3 million inhabitants in 2021.
Gabon travel - Lonely Planet | Africa
WebGetty Images. Gabon. Africa. With an impressive 11.25% of the country proclaimed as national parkland, Gabon offers a spectacular array of wildlife in its dense rainforests and open savannah to enthrall nature enthusiasts.
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