Gabon

Gabon Quick Facts…

Official NameGabonese Republic
Common NameGabon – /gæbˈoʊn/
NationalityGabonese (singular and plural) – noun, Gabonese – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1960 (from France)
Administrative Divisions9 provinces
Total Population2.4 million (#146) with 91% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasLibreville (capital city)
Major LanguagesFang, French (official)
Electricity Access91.8% of total population
Internet Access72% of total population
CurrencyCooperation Financiere en Afrique Centrale Francs (XAF)
Real GDP (PPP)$32.3 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$13,800 (#119) – 2021 estimate
Total Area267,667 sq km / 103,347 sq mi (#78) with 3.7% water area
World RegionAfrica – Central Africa
Bordering CountriesCameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea
Bordering Bodies of WaterAtlantic Ocean

National Anthem: “The Concorde”