What region is found in Gabon?
Located on the equator, Gabon 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….Gabon.
| Gabonese Republic République gabonaise (French) | |
|---|---|
| Vernacular languages | show List |
What is special about Gabon?
Gabon’s history is similar to that of other former French colonies in Africa. The culture is highly influenced, not only by its ethnic background and proximity to other West African nations, but also by French control. Dance, song, myths, and poetry are important elements of Gabonese life.
What is the land like in Gabon?
Geography of Gabon
| Continent | Africa |
|---|---|
| Longest river | Ogooué River |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (‘Am’), Tropical savanna (‘Aw’); always hot, humid |
| Terrain | narrow coastal plain; hilly interior; savanna in east and south |
| Natural resources | Petroleum, natural gas, diamond, niobium, manganese, uranium, gold, timber, iron ore, hydropower |
Is Gabon rich or poor?
Gabon is one of Africa’s richest countries, but many of its citizens are among the poorest – a malady common in countries rich with natural resources. Its tiny population of 1.9 million and huge oil wealth mean in 2015 it had a GDP per capita of about $8,300 (£6,446), one of the highest in the continent.
Is Gabon a safe country?
Petty crime, including pickpocketing, bag snatching and vehicle break-ins, is common in Gabon. Keep your valuables out of sight. Violent crime, including robberies and armed attacks, occurs, especially in Libreville and Port Gentil. Don’t walk alone or at night.
Why is Gabon so expensive?
The chief reason for such high costs is that the currency of Gabon, as well as that of a dozen other French-speaking countries, is the C.F.A., or African franc. Since 1948 France has guaranteed a fixed parity of one French franc to 50 African francs.
What is the population of Gabon 2021?
The current population of Gabon is 2,280,490 as of Tuesday, July 20, 2021, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.
Who is the president of Gabon?
Ali Bongo Ondimba
Is Ali Bongo still alive?
Deceased (1929–2009)
Are there Igbos in Gabon?
Large ethnic Igbo populations are found in Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea, as well as outside Africa.