Gabon, a country along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, has significant areas of protected parkland. The forested coastal terrain of its famed Loango National Park shelters a diversity of wildlife, from gorillas and hippos to whales. Lopé National Park consists of mostly rainforest. Akanda National Park is known for its mangroves and tidal beaches.
Languages: French (official), Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi
Ethnic Groups: Bantu tribes, including four major tribal groupings (Fang, Bapounou, Nzebi, Obamba), other Africans and Europeans
Belief Systems: Christian 55%-75%, animist, Muslim less than 1%
Demographics:
Population: 1.63 million people (World Rank: 153rd) (2014 estimate)
Population Density: 16.3 people/mi^2 (People per Square Mile) (World Rank: 226th) (2014 estimate)
Population Growth: 1.94 %/yr (World Rank: 63rd) (2013 estimate)
Life Expectancy: 63.5 years (World Rank: 186th) (2013 estimate)
Median Age: 20.5 years (World Rank: 146th) (2010 estimate)
Sites for More Information:
Map of Gabon
Worldatlas.com
Country Profile for Gabon
United Nations
Current News About Gabon
AllAfrica.com
Gabon - Facts and Information 1
UNECA
Gabon - Facts and Information 2
Encyclopedia.com
Tourism:
Traveling to Gabon
Africaguide.com
Language Resources:
Government Related:
Gabonese Embassy
in Washington D.C.
Gabon Government Web Sites
by Gunnar Anzinger
