Gabon
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Gabon. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Middle Africa
- Capital
- Libreville
- Coordinates of the capital
- 0.39° N, 9.45° E
- Area
- 267,668 km²
- Official languages
- French
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- GA
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Middle Africa". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 3 countries: Cameroon, Congo - Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea.
Its capital is Libreville. Its area is about 267,668 km². By area, this country ranks 76 out of 193 in the world and 30 out of 54 in Africa. Official language: French. Currency: Central African CFA Franc.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Yaoundé (Cameroon), Brazzaville (Congo - Brazzaville), Malabo (Equatorial Guinea).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Gabon: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Libreville.
- Gabon: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 3 countries: Cameroon, Congo - Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea.
- Gabon: what are the official languages?
- Official language: French.
- Gabon: what is the currency?
- Currency: Central African CFA Franc.
- Gabon: what is the area?
- Its area is about 267,668 km². By area, this country ranks 76 out of 193 in the world and 30 out of 54 in Africa.
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