French is the sole official language. It is estimated that 80% of the population can speak French and that 30% of Libreville residents are native speakers of the language. Nationally, a majority …

Dec 31, 2025 · 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. …

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Lope National Park, one of Gabon's 13 game reserves and national parks. Gabon, a country at the Equator in West-Central Africa bordering the Atlantic Ocean in west is bordered by …

3 days ago · The Gabonese Republic is a developing nation on the western coast of central Africa with a multiparty presidential government. French is the official language; few Gabonese …

Located on the equator, it is bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, the Republic of the Congo on the east and south, and the Gulf of Guinea to the west. It …

Gabon is a former French colony with a culture influenced not just by France but also by its ethnic background and proximity to other West African nations. Dancing, singing, mythology, and …

The oil-rich central African nation of Gabon has voted in its first legislative and local elections since a 2023 military coup ended a 50-year-old political dynasty.

The Gabonese Republic’s per capita income is almost four times higher than that of other African nations and as of 2013, Gabon’s estimated GDP is $30.06 billion.

Dec 31, 2025 · A number of Gabonese participate in boxing, and squash is developing a following, especially in Libreville. The country’s scenic landscape also attracts hikers and …