Gabon is a country in Central Africa, Africa. Its capital is Libreville, with a population of approximately 2.3M and a total area of 267,668 km². The official language is French and the currency is the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
Gabon covers an area of 267,668 km² with a population density of 9/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $20.5B ($8,913 per capita) and gained independence in 1960. It has a coastline of 885 km.
Gabon's Lopé National Park contains the highest density of gorillas on Earth. Loango National Park is the only place in the world where hippos surf ocean waves — they swim out through the Atlantic surf and frolic in the waves.
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The last Eden — forest elephants on beaches, surfing hippos and humpback whales offshore
UNESCO park with the highest gorilla density on Earth and ancient rainforest ecosystems
Dramatic rapids and waterfalls on the Ivindo River in pristine Central African rainforest
A beautiful coastal retreat near Libreville with Atlantic beaches and mangroves
The capital of Gabon is Libreville.
The official language(s) of Gabon are French.
The population of Gabon is approximately 2.3M.
Gabon uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
Gabon is located in Africa, in the Central Africa region.
Gabon has a GDP of $20.5B, with a GDP per capita of $8,913.
The best time to visit Gabon is May–September. The climate is Tropical, dry season May–September.
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