Guide to Gabon
Must See Gabon
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At a glance
With a vast sprawl of virgin rainforests and teeming wildlife, Gabon is The Ghost Who Walks territory. Its major cities, however, are a sophisticated bustle of glitz, lights, and casinos. Gabon offers a little of everything to just about everyone.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Gabonese Republic
- Capital city:
- Libreville (pop 450,000)
- Area:
- 257,670 sq km / 99,487 sq miles
- Population:
- 1,208,436
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +1 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- French (official)
Fang (other)
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic (75%), Protestant (20%), indigenous beliefs (4%), Muslim (1%)
- Currency:
- Central African CFA Franc
- Electricity:
- 220V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin
