Gabon, Central African nation between Cameroon and Republic of Congo
Gabon stretches over 267,668 square kilometers of land, combining coastal plains in the west with mountainous regions and dense rainforests in the interior.
French colonization began in 1885 when explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza established presence in the region, leading to Gabon becoming part of French Equatorial Africa.
Traditional Gabonese art includes intricate wooden masks used during ceremonies, while local music features the ngombi, a stringed instrument central to performances.
French remains the official language throughout the country, with multiple indigenous languages spoken among different ethnic groups including Fang, Punu, and Nzebi.
The nation maintains 13 national parks covering 11% of its territory, protecting populations of forest elephants, western gorillas, and numerous primate species.
Inception: 1960
Capital city: Libreville
Website: https://gouvernement.ga
Part of: Central Africa
Shares border with: Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe, Angola
Website: https://gouvernement.ga
GPS coordinates: -0.68333,11.50000
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
The national parks and reserves of Gabon protect rainforests, savannas, and coastal areas. These natural spaces are home to elephants, gorillas, buffalo and marine turtles. The country also includes cultural sites like the St. Louis Cathedral in Libreville built by the Eiffel workshops and the Raponda Walker Arboretum with its collection of local plants.
Loango National Park
267.7 km
Stade Omar Bongo
257.5 km
Lopé National Park
18.2 km
Ivindo National Park
152.3 km
Mayumba National Park
351.2 km
Batéké Plateau National Park
326.6 km
Kongou Falls
162.6 km
Pongara National Park
228.7 km
Pont de lianes de Poubara
257.3 km
Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda
20.4 km
Église Saint-Michel de Nkembo
257.8 km
Palais du Sénat
259.3 km
Institut français du Gabon
259.6 km
Libreville Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral
259.6 km
Cathedral of Saint John the Apostle
141.9 km
Parc National d'Akanda
258.3 km
Tsunami Parc
259 km
Musée National des Arts et Traditions du Gabon
257.6 km
Arboretum Raponda Walker
276.3 km
Pont Isaac
141.5 km
Parc national de Waka
81.7 kmReviews
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