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Gabon

Gabonese Republic

Region

Africa • Middle Africa

Capital

Libreville

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The flag of Gabon is composed of three equal horizontal bands of green, yellow and blue.

The flag of Gabon is composed of three equal horizontal bands of green, yellow and blue.

Population
2,225,728
Area
267,668 km²
Time Zone
UTC+01:00
Top-Level Domain
.ga

About Gabon

Gabon is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Middle Africa region. Its capital city is Libreville. With a population of 2,225,728, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 267,668 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 8.32 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Gabon is French, .

The currency used in Gabon is the Central African CFA franc (Fr), .

Gabon is a member of the United Nations.

In Gabon, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.

Gabon shares its borders with 3 countries: Cameroon, Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea.

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Coat of Arms of Gabon

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Libreville
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: Gabon
  • Demonym: Gabonese
  • Top Level Domain: .ga
  • Calling Code: +241
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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