267,665 sq km / 103,346 sq mi (similar size to Colorado)
Capital City
The capital city of Libreville is located in northern Gabon along the coastline.
Ethnic Groups
37.5% Other 28.6% Fang 10.2% Punu 8.9% Nzebi 6.7% French 4.1% Mpongwe 4% Teke
Religion
41.9% Roman Catholic 32.4% Other Christian 13.7% Protestant 6.4% Muslim 5.6% Other / Nonreligious
Languages
French
Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, and Bandjabi are also spoken in Gabon.
Geography
Three-fourths of Gabon is covered in rainforests, with the remaining made up of flat coastal plains, hills, and savannas.
Economy
Gabon continues to have strong ties to France with heavy financial investments. The main exports are timber, oil, and manganese.
Interesting Fact
Gabon lies directly on the equator and has year-round tropical weather.
Important Facts
The first to arrive to Gabon was the Portuguese in 1472. They established trade and in the 1500s the area was used for trade with many European nations. In 1910 Gabon became one of the four colonies within the French Equatorial Africa. Gabon received independence from France on August 17, 1960.
