Gabonese Republic is located in the west of the African Continent, with a population of 1,608,321, making it the 153rd
largest in national population. Its capital is and largest city is Libreville with a total population of 578,156. The country
encompasses 267,667 square kilometers making it the 76th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Atlantic Ocean and Equatorial Guinea.
Ali-Ben Bongo Ondimba is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status following certification of the presidential
election by the Gabonese Constitution held after the death of his father, President El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba on 8 June
2009. Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status by
presidential appointment. Its form of government is a republic multi-party presidential regime and they celebrate the creation
of their constitution on 14th of March 1991.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/ Eschira and Bandjabi. It counts
among its major religions Christian, Animist and Muslim. As sources of mass communication it has 6 AM, 7 FM, 4 Short
Wave and 4 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Iboundji, its highest point at 1,575 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is Ogooue River, which measures 310 meters.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum extraction and refining,
manganese gold, chemicals, ship repair, food and beverage production, textiles, lumbering and plywood and cement. Its
official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
.
Here’s something you may not know about Gabon. One of the few remaining Western Lowland Gorilla habitats can be
found in Gabon and five neighboring African Countries.
largest in national population. Its capital is and largest city is Libreville with a total population of 578,156. The country
encompasses 267,667 square kilometers making it the 76th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Atlantic Ocean and Equatorial Guinea.
Ali-Ben Bongo Ondimba is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status following certification of the presidential
election by the Gabonese Constitution held after the death of his father, President El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba on 8 June
2009. Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status by
presidential appointment. Its form of government is a republic multi-party presidential regime and they celebrate the creation
of their constitution on 14th of March 1991.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/ Eschira and Bandjabi. It counts
among its major religions Christian, Animist and Muslim. As sources of mass communication it has 6 AM, 7 FM, 4 Short
Wave and 4 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Iboundji, its highest point at 1,575 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is Ogooue River, which measures 310 meters.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum extraction and refining,
manganese gold, chemicals, ship repair, food and beverage production, textiles, lumbering and plywood and cement. Its
official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
.
Here’s something you may not know about Gabon. One of the few remaining Western Lowland Gorilla habitats can be
found in Gabon and five neighboring African Countries.
| Big snake wrapped around tree |
| Coastline of Gabon |
| Children of Gabon |
| Kongou Falls on the Ivindo River Ivindo National Park |
| Silverback Western Lowland Gorilla (Our favorite!) |
| Surfing hippos in the Atlantic Ocean- Gabon's lowest point |
| Abi's Home Page |
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| NEWSPAPERS Gabon Eco Gabon News All Africa Gabon |
| Mont Iboundji above Lope National Park, Gabon's highest point |
| Libreville- Gabon's capital and largest city |
| Ogooue River |
GABON
Updated 22 July 2012
Updated 22 July 2012
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
5.2% (2009 est.)
46,000
2,400
46,000
2,400
| Bakoumba- a Gabonese village near the Equator |
| Cape Lopez Lighthouse- Gabon's westernmost point |
| Conkouati-Douli Nation Park in southwest Gabon |
| Gabonese traditional tribal dress |
| Mayumba National Park Seashore- Gabon's southernmost point on the border with Republic of Congo |
| Medouneu on Gabon's border with Equatorial Guinea |
| Mekambo- Gabon's easternmost town on the border with Republic of the Congo |
| Minvoul on the N'Tem River- Gabon's northernmost point on the border with Cameroon |
| Cristal Mountains in northern Gabon |
| Port Gentil- the second largest and easternmost city of Gabon |
| Poulet au Gnemboue- A Gabonese dish of chicken with pine nuts |
