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GABON |
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Cities of Gabon |
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ABOUT GABON | |
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The Gabonese Republic, is a country in west central Africa. Since its independence from France on August 17, 1960, the Republic has been ruled by only two autocratic Presidents; the incumbent El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba has been in power since 1967 and is currently (2007) Africa's longest-serving Head of State. Gabon introduced a multiparty system and a new democratic constitution in the early 1990s that allowed for a more transparent electoral process and for reforms of governmental institutions. A small population, abundant natural resources, and foreign private investment have helped make Gabon one of the most prosperous countries in the region. |
Capital: - LibrevilleArea: - Total: 267,668 km² 103,347 sq mi
- Water (%): negligibleIndependence: - from France: August 17, 1960 | Official languages: - FrenchPopulation: - July 2005 estimate: 1,384,000 (150th)
- Density: 5.2/km² (216th) 13.5/sq mi | |
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