Gabon
Gabun
Gabon is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea
- Capital
- Libreville
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Zentralafrika
- Area
- 267,668 km²
- Population
- 2,593,130
- Language
- French
- Neighbours
- Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea
Did you know?
- Nature
About 88 percent of Gabon is covered by rainforest; in 2002 the country created 13 national parks in one stroke.
- Oddities
At Oklo, a natural nuclear reactor ran about two billion years ago — the only known case on Earth.
- Nature
In Loango National Park, elephants, buffalo and hippos come to the Atlantic beach; surfing hippos have been photographed here.
- Culture
Gabon is one of the few African countries where more people live in cities than in the countryside.
Frequently asked questions about Gabon
Libreville is the capital of Gabon.
Gabon is in Africa.
Gabon has about 2,593,130 inhabitants.
Gabon covers about 267,668 km².
In Gabon people speak French.
Gabon borders: Republic of the Congo, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.