Gabon is a densely forested Central African nation on the Gulf of Guinea, with one of the region's highest per-capita incomes from oil.
Overview
- Size: 267,668 km²
- Location: Central Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea, bordering Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of the Congo.
- Coordinates: -0.803700°, 11.609400°
Governance
- Administrative type: Unitary Presidential Republic
- Languages: French (official), Fang and other Bantu languages
Culture
Over 80% rainforest cover shapes a culture closely tied to the forest, including Bwiti spiritual traditions and extensive national park conservation (Loango, Ivindo).
Economy
Oil has long dominated exports, alongside manganese mining and growing timber and eco-tourism sectors.
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