Welcome to Gabon 🇬🇦 — a remarkable destination in Middle Africa. Its official name is Gabonese Republic, and today around 2.5 million people call this Africa nation home, spread across roughly 267,668 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Gabon: key statistics, an introduction to Libreville, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Africa.
Geography of Gabon
Geographically, Gabon belongs to Middle Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 267,668 km², which makes it the 78th largest country or territory on Earth.
Gabon has a coastline as well as land borders with Cameroon, Congo and Equatorial Guinea — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Libreville, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how gabonese life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 2.5 million people live in Gabon, making it the 143rd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Gabon is called a Gabonese.
The main language spoken here is French. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Gabon — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Gabon is +241. Websites from the country typically use the .ga internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Gabon are its flag, its capital Libreville, and its approximate population of 2.5 million.
Neighbouring countries
Gabon shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Gabon
- Gabon's flag emoji is 🇬🇦 — its two-letter country code is GA and its three-letter code is GAB.
- Gabon covers 267,668 km², ranking 78th in the world by area.
- With about 2.5 million people, Gabon holds the 143rd spot in the world population ranking.
- Gabon is a member state of the United Nations.
- Gabon shares borders with 3 countries.
Gabon — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Gabon?
- The capital of Gabon is Libreville.
- What is the population of Gabon?
- Gabon has a population of approximately 2,538,952 people, ranking 143rd in the world.
- Where is Gabon located?
- Gabon is located in Middle Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Gabon?
- The main language spoken in Gabon is French.
- What currency is used in Gabon?
- Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
