| Local name: République Gabonaise |
| Surface : 267.670 Kmq....(103,350
sq mi)....GABON is situated on
the Equator on the west coast of Africa. The country borders Equatorial Guinea and
Cameroon in the north and the Congo in the east and south. |
| Population : 1.106.000 inhabitants |
| Climate: warm, equatorial climate (muggy) with four seasons: the dry
season (best time), from May through to September; the small rainy season, from October
through to December; the short dry season, from December through to January; the main
rainy season (heavy rainfall), from January to May. |
| Visas: Visas are required by all nationals
entering Gabon and if at all possible, these are best obtained in your home
country. Your passport must be valid for at least six months....Types of visa:
Single-entry Tourist and Business; Multiple-entry |
| Electricity: 220V, 50Hz |
| Capital : Libreville |
| System : Presidential Republic ....A
new constitution was adopted in March 1991 under which an executive President and 120-seat
National Assembly are elected for a 5-year term. The President appoints a Council of
Ministers headed by a Prime Minister. |
| Languages : french, Fang, Myene, Bateke,
Bapounou/ Eschira, Bandjabi |
| Religions : traditional religion (40%), Christian (60%),
wherein 80% are Catholic, Muslim (1%) |
| Money : CFA franc (CFAF) |
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