Gabon (/ ɡəˈbɒn / gə-BON; French pronunciation: [ɡabɔ̃] ⓘ), officially the Gabonese Republic (French: République gabonaise), is a country on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, on the …

Jan 28, 2025 · Gabon, country lying on the west coast of Africa, astride the Equator. A former French colony, Gabon retains strong ties to France and to the French language and culture. …

Jan 16, 2025 · Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic. On Gabon’s coat of arms, panthers representing vigilance and courage support a shield with a …

Dec 12, 2023 · Gabon, a sparsely populated country known for its dense rainforests and vast petroleum reserves, is one of the most prosperous and stable countries in central Africa.

Gabon was a colony of France. It became a new country on August 17, 1960. Since 1960, the country has had only 3 presidents. At first it had one-party rule. In the early 1990s, the country …

Dec 27, 2024 · Gabon became independent from France in 1960. El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba and then his son, Ali BONGO Ondimba, ruled the country from 1967 to 2023, when a …

Jan 23, 2025 · LIBREVILLE, Gabon -- Gabon will hold a presidential election on April 12, the council of ministers said. The West African country is currently ruled by the military following a …

Sep 1, 2023 · Provides an overview of Gabon, including key dates and facts about this west African country.

Gabon facts: Official web sites of Gabon, links and information on Gabon's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist …

Aug 6, 2024 · Gabon and the U.S. share a commitment to diversify and strengthen Gabon’s economy, expand bilateral trade, ensure security in the Gulf of Guinea, and combat wildlife …