Gabon: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Gabon

Gabon is a country in Middle Africa. Its capital is Libreville. It covers about 267,668 km² (103,347 sq mi). The official language is French. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Gabon at a glance

Official name
Gabonese Republic
Capital
Libreville
Region
Middle Africa (Africa)
Area
267,668 km² (103,347 sq mi)
Official language
French
Currency
Central African CFA franc (Fr)
People
Gabonese
Calling code
+241
Internet domain
.ga
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Gabon is Libreville.

Gabon is in Middle Africa, part of the Africa region.

Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc (Fr).

The official language of Gabon is French.

Gabon borders Cameroon, Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).