Gabon Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Gabon (ISO: GA) and the capital city, Libreville. This page enables you to explore Gabon and its land boundaries in total: 3,261 km. You may also view the border countries of Gabon (total: 3, Cameroon 349 km, Republic of the Congo 2,567 km, Equatorial Guinea 345 km with its area of total: 267,667 sq km; land: 257,667 sq km, water: 10,000 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Gabon Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Gabon, located in Central Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean at the Equator, between Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Gabon and its location (Africa) at the geographic coordinates of 1 00 S, 11 45 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Gabon including Libreville, the capital city of Gabon |
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| Name of the country: | Gabon | Capital city: | Libreville |
| Geographical coordinates of Gabon: | 1 00 S, 11 45 E | Geographical coordinates of Libreville: | 0 23 N 9 27 E |
| Location of Gabon: | Central Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean at the Equator, between Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Gabon: | total: 267,667 sq km; land: 257,667 sq km, water: 10,000 sq km | Area comparative of Gabon: | slightly smaller than Colorado |
| The elevation data of Gabon: | mean elevation: 377 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mont Iboundji 1,575 m | The climate of Gabon: | tropical: always hot, humid |
| Land use of Gabon: | agricultural land: 19%; arable land 1.2%; permanent crops 0.6%; permanent pasture 17.2%; forest: 81%; other: 0% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 40 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Gabon: | a small population and oil and mineral reserves have helped Gabon become one of Africa’s wealthier countries; in general, these circumstances have allowed the country to maintain and conserve its pristine rain forest and rich biodiversity | The terrain of Gabon: | narrow coastal plain; hilly interior; savanna in east and south |
| Land boundaries of Gabon: | total: 3,261 km | Borders countries of Gabon: | Cameroon 349 km, Republic of the Congo 2,567 km, Equatorial Guinea 345 km |
| Maritime claims of Gabon: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Gabon
Are you traveling to Gabon? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Central Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean at the Equator, between Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea.
Did you know that the legal system of Gabon is a mixed legal system of French civil law and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Gabon, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 9,170 km, paved: 1,097 km, unpaved: 8,073 km (2007)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: LIBREVILLE (capital) 707,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 87.2% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Gabon: 1,738,541 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.92% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are French (official language), Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi. These days, Gabon has to face a net migration rate of -2 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Gabon nowadays; Bantu tribes, including four major tribal groupings (Fang, Bapounou, Nzebi, Obamba); other Africans and Europeans, 154,000, including 10,700 French and 11,000 persons of dual nationality.
The right to vote in Gabon can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Gabon. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
In case if you plan to visit Gabon for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Gabon are: Independence Day, 17 August (1960).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Gabon, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Libreville and/or Gabon?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Gabon, the population has to face a death rate of 13.1 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Gabon
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Gabon. Here they are: French (official language), Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ga
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: always hot, humid.
Its capital city is Libreville, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Libreville: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Gabon; mean elevation: 377 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mont Iboundji 1,575 m. The length of its total coastline are: 885 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 3,261 km.
Current environmental issues in Gabon; deforestation; poaching.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 44 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Gabon all together with 1,600 km (310 km on Ogooue River) (2010) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 9,170 km, paved: 1,097 km, unpaved: 8,073 km (2007).
Background of Gabon
Like every nation, Gabon also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba – one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world – dominated the country’s political scene for four decades (1967-2009) following independence from France in 1960. President BONGO introduced a nominal multiparty system and a new constitution in the early 1990s. However, allegations of electoral fraud during local elections in December 2002 and the presidential election in 2005 exposed the weaknesses of formal political structures in Gabon. Following President BONGO’s death in 2009, a new election brought Ali BONGO Ondimba, son of the former president, to power. Despite constrained political conditions, Gabon’s small population, abundant natural resources, and considerable foreign support have helped make it one of the more stable African countries. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
