Gabon: flag, capital and facts
Gabon is a country in Middle & Southern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Libreville. Population — 2,538,952. Area — 267,668 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Gabon
Green, yellow and blue: forest, sun and sea.
The capital of Gabon — Libreville
Libreville is the capital of Gabon. Libreville means 'free town'.
Facts about Gabon
- Official name
- Gabonese Republic
- Capital
- Libreville
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Middle & Southern Africa
- Population
- 2,538,952
- Area
- 267,668 km²
- Currency
- XAF (Fr)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -1°, 11.75°
How to remember the name
The nameGabon — the equator, jungle and gorillas.
Did you know?
Rainforest covers 85% of Gabon.
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