Gabon counrty

 

Gabon Capital: Libreville

Gabon Dialing code: +241

Gabon Airport code: LBV

Gabon Continent: Africa

Gabon Area: 103,346 sq mi  (267,667 km2)

Gabon Currency:  Central African CFA franc

Gabon Official Language:  French

Gabon Population: 2.5 million (Approx.)

Gabon National Day: 17 August

Gabon National Animal: Black Panther

Gabon National Bird:  Centropus anselli

Gabon National Fruit: No official

Gabon National Flower:  Delonix Regia

Gabon National Tree: okoumé

Gabon National Sport: Football

Gabon Time zone: UTC +1 ( GMT +1)

Gabon Driving side: Right side of the road

Gabon Flag:

The green and blue represent natural resources and the Ocean. The Yellow represents the sun.

Culture of the Gabon:

Most of Gabon has ethnic groups, colonialism, and French culture influences, and it is Indigenous. Its culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. Gabon is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religions in Gabon are Christianity and Islam.

Gabon is full of culture, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Gabon:

• Arboretum Raponda Walker
• Lopé National Park
• Franceville
• Lastoursville

Traditional Festivals in Gabon:

• Bwiti
• Gabon Independence Day
• Zadié Sâdakâ International Festival

Gabon Must-try Foods:

• Atanga
• Brochettes
• Nyembwe
• Kughudu

Weather in Gabon:

The Gabon country has two seasons. Wet Season February-April. The dry seasons are May and September.

Economics of the Gabon:

Gabon is more dependent on the Oil sector. Its GDP is $20 billion (approximately), ranking it 110 in the world. This country has 58% debt. The natural source sector is Gabon's main source of income.

Gabon imports Cereals, petroleum, food, medicines, and machinery. Its exports are timber, Electrical, steel, Uranium, and Manganese.

Gabon's export and import partners are China, France, India, the USA, Germany, Italy, and Indonesia.

Sports in the Gabon:

Football is the most popular and national sport in Gabon. Other popular sports in Gabon are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletes, and Boxing.

Transport in Gabon:

How many airports are in Gabon?

There are 42 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Léon-Mba International Airport is the biggest airport in Gabon.

Gabon's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and water, which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Gabon?

There are 33 countries without visas. It grants 29 e-visas and 28 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 136 countries.

The passport ranks 70 in the world.

Defense in Gabon:

Gabon is the safest country in the world. The Armed Forces of Gabon is the military, with limited powers of 5,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.28 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 130.

Gabon Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

•  Gabon has 85% is rainforest.
• Gabon is protected by 11.25% parkland.
• Gabon is home to Africa's last Eden.
• Gabon is home to of most Africa’s gorillas.
• The highest point in Gabon is Mont Iboundji which stands at a total height of 1,575 m or 5,166 ft.