GABON REPUBLIC

Location

West Central Africa. Located on the Atlantic coast, Gabon has Congo to the east and south and Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon to the north.

Geography

A small population and oil and mineral reserves have helped Gabon become one of Africa's wealthier countries; in general, these circumstances have allowed the country to maintain and conserve its pristine rain forest and rich biodiversity.

Capital

Libreville

Population

1,424,906

Climate

Tropical; always hot, humid.

Language

French (official) and Bantu dialects

Monetary Unit

Franc CFA

Largest Cities

Port-Gentil, Masuku (formly Franceville)

Principal rivers

Ogooue

Places to Visit

Libreville, Port- Gentil, Masuku.