Gabon is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 2.2M and an area of 267,668 km². Its capital is Libreville, French is the official language, and it is a republic. Gabon is a member of OPEC.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalLibreville
Population2.2M
Area267,668 km²
LanguageFrench
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc
GDP/capita$8800
Independence1960
Geography
Has coastlineMountains above 3,000 mRainforest
Oceans / SeasAtlantic, Gulf of Guinea
Geo. linesEquator
BordersCameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Congo
History & Culture
Colonised by France
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCocoa, Coffee, Timber
MineralsIron ore, Manganese
EnergyOil
Memberships
OPEC
African Union
🎯 How to identify Gabon in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Gabon efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of OPEC?
✅ Yes
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