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COUNTRY INFORMATION - GABON

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Location Of Gabon
Gabon is bordered to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the north by Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, and to the east and south by the Congo. The 500 mile long sandy coastal strip is a series of palm-fringed bays, lagoons and estuaries. Of the 40 or so Bantu tribes, the largest are the Fang, Eshira, Mbele and Okande. Only a small percentage of native Gabonese live in the towns, as the population is concentrated in the coastal areas and the villages along the banks of the many rivers, following a more traditional rural style of life.

Airports
Libreville international airport is 7 miles north of the city. Taxis are available to the city and only take about 10 minutes.

Language
The official language is French. The principal African language is Fang. Eshira is spoken by a tenth of the population. Bantu dialects spoken include Bapounou, Miene and Bateke.

Places To Go
The main cities are Libreville, Port Gentil, Lambaréné, Moanda, Oyem, Mouila and Franceville. Libreville is a lively and charming capital beside the ocean. Its white buildings contrast with the green of the nearby forest. Sights include the art-craft village and the National Museum, which contains some beautiful woodcarvings. Visitors can also enjoy the delightful Peyrie Gardens in the heart of the city. Gabonese food is distinctive and delicious, but not always readily available, as most restaurants tend to serve dishes from Senegal, Cameroon and the Congo. Most nightclubs with music and bars tend to be found in Libreville.

Centre Gabonais de Promotion Touristique (GABONTOUR)
Avenue du Colonel Parant
Centre Ville
Libreville
Gabon
Postal address:
BP 2085
Libreville
Gabon
Tel: 728 504.
Fax: 728 503.
E-mail: gabontour@gabontour.com
Website: www.gabontour.com

Embassy of the Gabonese Republic
27 Elvaston Place
London
SW7 5NL
UK
Tel: (020) 7823 9986.
Fax: (020) 7584 0047.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1500.

British Consulate
PO Box 486
Libreville
Gabon
Tel: 762 200.
Fax: 765 789.

CIA World Factbook - Gabon
Africa Guide - Gabon - A complete and comprehensive guide to Gabon, detailing accommodation, safaris, visitor travel information and more.
Gabon News - Latest stories and top headlines courtesy of the WorldNews Network.

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