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___ GabonA virtual travel guide to the Gabonese Republic. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Gabonese art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile this page contains links to sources that will provide you with in-depth information about this nation in western central Africa, e.g.: official web sites of Gabon, addresses of Gabonese and foreign embassies, country guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Gabon. |
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Gabonese Republic | République Gabonaise |
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 Flag of Gabon Background: Only two autocratic presidents have ruled Gabon since independence from France in 1960. Gabon's current President, El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba - one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world - has dominated Gabon's political scene for almost four decades. President BONGO introduced a nominal multiparty system and a new constitution in the early 1990s. However, the low turnout and allegations of electoral fraud during the most recent local elections in 2002-03 have exposed the weaknesses of formal political structures in Gabon. Presidential elections scheduled for 2005 are unlikely to bring change since the opposition remains weak, divided, and financially dependent on the current regime. Despite political conditions, a small population, abundant natural resources, and considerable foreign support have helped make Gabon one of the more prosperous and stable African countries. border countries: Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo related countries: France |
 Official Name: République Gabonaise short form: Gabon int'l long form: Gabonese Republic ISO Country Code: ga Time: Local Time = UTC +1h Actual Time: Tue-Mar-16 08:16 Capital City: Libreville (pop. 450 000) Other Cities: Port-Gentil (120 000), Lambaréné, Franceville, Mouila, Tchibanga, Makokou, Koulamoutou, Port-Gentil, Oyem. Government: Type: Republic; multiparty presidential regime. Independence: 17 August 1960 (from France). Geography: Location: Western central Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean at the Equator, between Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea Area: 267 667 sq. km. (103 347 sq. mi.) Terrain: Narrow coastal plain; hilly and heavily forested interior (about 80% forested); some savanna regions in east and south. Climate: Hot and humid with two rainy (February - May main rainy season) and two dry seasons (May - September main dry season). People: Nationality: Gabonese Population: 1.2 million Ethnic groups: Over 40 ethnic groups: Fang (34%), Bapounou (22%), M'Bete (14%), Bandjabi (11%), Bakota (6%), and Myene (5%). Religions: Christianity, Muslim, animist. Languages: French (official), Fang, Myene, Bateke, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi. Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, diamond, niobium, manganese, uranium, gold, timber, iron ore, hydropower. Agriculture products: Cocoa, coffee, sugar, palm oil, rubber; cattle; okoume (a tropical softwood); fish. Industries: Petroleum extraction and refining; manganese, and gold mining; chemicals; ship repair; food and beverage; textile. Exports partners: USA 52.9%, China 8.5%, France 7.3% (2004) Imports partners: France 43.8%, USA 6.3%, UK 5.9%, Netherlands 4% (2004) Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine Francs CFA (XAF) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of GabonGabonThe official site of the Republic of Gabon. Sénat de la République Gabonaise Official website of the senate. Assemblée Nationale du Gabon Official website of the National Assembly (in French). Diplomatic Missions Ambassade de France au Gabon The French Embassy at Gabon. Weather Météo Gabon - Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Weather in Gabon (in French) Maps Map
of GabonPolitical map of Gabon. Administrative Map
of GabonMap of Gabon showing the country's administrative regions.  Google
Earth GabonZoomable satellite view of Gabon. Google
Earth LibrevilleZoomable satellite view of Gabon's capital city. Map
of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa. |
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NewsAfrica No1Radio Africaine, a pan-African broadcaster based in Gabon (in French). Gabon Flash Gabon related website with news from the country (in French) International Press IRIN News Gabon related news by the UN news agency. |
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Arts & CultureNativeBaka Pygmies A people of hunters and gatherers, Baka Pygmies live in the rain forest of Cameroon, Gabon and Congo. |
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Business & EconomyBanque Centrale des Etats d'Afrique Centrale - BEACCentral Bank of Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Banque Gabonaise de Développement Gabonese Bank of Development at Libreville. IZF.net, le portail de la Zone Franc CFA Information about business and investment in the Western African countries within the monetary system of the Franc Zone - CFA. (in French) |
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Destination Gabon - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Gabon: Estuaire, Haut-Ogooué, Moyen-Ogooué, Ngounié, Nyanga, Ogooué-Ivindo, Ogooué-Lolo, Ogooué-Maritime, Woleu-Ntem.Le Gabon.org Gabon information and promotion site. Gabontour (Flash version) Official website of Gabon Tourism with all the travel and tourism information (in French and English) Gabon National Parks About the National Parks of Akanda, Monts Birougou, Ivindo, Loango, Mayumba, Monts de Cristal and more. Société d'Exploitation du Parc de la Lékédi Information on the Park of Lékédi near Bakoumba, a small provincial town of Haut-Ogooué province in the south-east of Gabon. CoopGabon.net Gabonese community website for the exchange of ideas for citizens, friends and travellers of Gabon. Tour Operator Operation Loango Located in the Petit Loango National Park in Gabon. |
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EducationOmar Bongo UniversityAn autonomous state institution and the national university, Libreville (no website). INHEA: Gabon Higher Education Profile Profile of higher education practice in Gabon by International Network for Higher Education in Africa. |
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EnvironmentECOFAC, Conservation et utilisation rationnelle des Ecosystèmes Forestiers d'Afrique CentraleConservation and development of the Forest Ecosystems of Central Africa, the European Union's commitment to a sustainable exploitation of natural resources. Gabon National Parks Gabon National Parks - 10% of the Gabon's area is set aside for gorillas, elephants and chimps. Help Protect Gabon's Langoué Bai Page with information about Langoué Bai, one of the five most important forest clearings in Africa. Wildlife Conservation Society Information about field work of the society in Gabon. |
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HistoryHistoire du GabonTime line of Gabonese history (in French) History of Gabon Gabon's history; Wikipedia encyclopedia entry. |
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Additional Information on Gabonafrika.no - the Index on Africa - GabonAfrica South of the Sahara: Gabon Stanford University. BBC News Country Profile: Gabon Mbendi Profile: Gabon Including economic overviews and directories of companies. Open Directory Project: Gabon Wikipedia: Gabon The World Factbook -- Gabon |
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