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🇬🇦 Gabon Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Gabon is a country in Central Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 267,668 km² and has a coastline of 885 km. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Central Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
267,668 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
9/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
885 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season May–September
general type

Location and Position

Gabon is situated in Central Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 885 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Gabon covers a total area of 267,668 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 2.3M across this area, the population density is 9/km². The capital city is Libreville.

Climate

The climate of Gabon is tropical, dry season may–september. The best time to visit is generally May–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Gabon

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Cameroon
Yaoundé
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Equatorial Guinea
Malabo
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Congo
Brazzaville

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gabon located?

Gabon is located in Central Africa, Africa. The capital city is Libreville.

How large is Gabon?

Gabon has a total area of 267,668 km² with a population density of 9/km².

What countries border Gabon?

Gabon shares land borders with: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Congo.

What is the climate of Gabon?

The climate of Gabon is Tropical, dry season May–September. The best time to visit is May–September.

What timezone is Gabon in?

Gabon observes UTC+1 timezone.

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