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Gabon — silhouette, capital and facts
Gabon is in Africa and its capital is Libreville. With about 2.4 million people and 267,668 km², it ranks 76th in area and 143rd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Gabon, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Libreville
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 2.4 million
- Area
- 267,668 km²
- Language
- French
- Currency
- CFA franc
- Flag colors
- green, yellow, blue
Borders
Gabon shares a land border with 3 countries: Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo.
Fun facts about Gabon
- Most of the country is covered by rainforest, and Gabon created 13 national parks in 2002.
- In Lambaréné, doctor Albert Schweitzer founded a hospital in 1913 and won the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize.
- In Loango National Park, forest elephants, hippos and buffalo wander onto Atlantic beaches.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Gabon?
The capital of Gabon is Libreville.
Which continent is Gabon in?
Gabon is in Africa.
Which countries border Gabon?
Gabon shares a land border with 3 countries: Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Gabon?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Gabon is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Gabon?
Most of the country is covered by rainforest, and Gabon created 13 national parks in 2002. In Lambaréné, doctor Albert Schweitzer founded a hospital in 1913 and won the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize. In Loango National Park, forest elephants, hippos and buffalo wander onto Atlantic beaches.
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Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Gabon. It is only an approximation.
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- Ivory Coast — Yamoussoukro, Africa
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