National name
République Gabonaise
Government
Republic.
Geography
This West African country with the Atlantic. Most of the country is covered by a dense tropical forest.
Historical Background
Only two autocratic presidents have ruled Gabon since independence from France in 1960. The current president of Gabon, El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba - one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world - has dominated the contry's political scene for almost four decades. President BONGO introduced a nominal multiparty system and a new constitution in the early 1990s. However, allegations of electoral fraud during local elections in 2002-03 and the presidential elections in 2005 have exposed the weaknesses of formal political structures in Gabon. Despite political conditions, a small population, abundant natural resources, and considerable foreign support have helped make Gabon one of the more prosperous and stable African countries.
Facts & Figures
Name
Gabon
Capital
Libreville
Government
Republic
Language
French
Area
267,745 km2
Population
1,475,000
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
République Gabonaise
Government
Republic.
Geography
This West African country with the Atlantic. Most of the country is covered by a dense tropical forest.
Historical Background
Only two autocratic presidents have ruled Gabon since independence from France in 1960. The current president of Gabon, El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba - one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world - has dominated the contry's political scene for almost four decades. President BONGO introduced a nominal multiparty system and a new constitution in the early 1990s. However, allegations of electoral fraud during local elections in 2002-03 and the presidential elections in 2005 have exposed the weaknesses of formal political structures in Gabon. Despite political conditions, a small population, abundant natural resources, and considerable foreign support have helped make Gabon one of the more prosperous and stable African countries.
Facts & Figures
Name
Gabon
Capital
Libreville
Government
Republic
Language
French
Area
267,745 km2
Population
1,475,000
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
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