Geography
Gabon is in Middle Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -1, 11.75; it has Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of the Congo.
Neighboring countries: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of the Congo
Africa
Gabon
Gabon is a country in Middle Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Libreville
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Population
- 2.5 million
- Area
- 267,668 km²
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +241
- Internet TLD
- .ga
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Gabon map preview: -1.00, 11.75
People and Culture
Gabon uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Gabon varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Gabon is recorded with the official name Gabonese Republic. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Libreville
- Middle Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Libreville
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Gabon is grouped under Africa.
- Gabon has a listed area of 267,668 km².
- Gabon is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Gabon
What is the capital of Gabon?
The capital of Gabon is Libreville.
What continent is Gabon in?
Gabon is in Africa.
What currency does Gabon use?
Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc.
What language is spoken in Gabon?
French is listed for Gabon in this database.