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1. Gabon's name originates from the Portuguese word gabão, meaning ¨cloak¨.
2. The life expectancy in Gabon for women is 62 years for men and 64 years for women.
3. 80% of Africa´s population of gorillas live in Gabon.
4. Gabon is slightly smaller than Colorado.
5. The minimum age to vote in Gabon is 21 years.
6. The president of Gabon is said to own more real estate in Paris than any other foreign leader.

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This is a map of Gabon.

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Gabon is south of Cameroon and west of Congo.

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A beignet is a French deep fried pastry that is very popular in Gabon.

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Most Gabonese wear Western-style clothing, but a more traditional item is the boubou, a flowing top that is either knee-length of floor-length.

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Little is known about Gabon before European contact. The coast was originally a center of slave trade with the Dutch, English, and French, but later, in 1839, France established a protectorate over Gabon. In 1910 Gabon became part of French Equatorial Africa, and in 1960, Gabon became independent. Much of its culture is influenced by the French.

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Gabon has the moist, hot climate typical of tropical regions. The hottest month is January, with an average high of 88° F and an average low of 73° F. Average July temperatures range between 68° and 82° F. From June to September there is almost no rain but high humidity; there is occasional rain in December and January. During the remaining months, rainfall is heavy.

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The general landscape of Gabon is comprised of narrow coastal plains with savannas in the east and south and hills in the center. Rainforests covers most of the country. The Crystal Mountains are in the north, and the Chaillu Mountains, the largest mountain range in Gabon, are found in the south. The two main mountain ranges are divided by the Ogooué River which crosses the entire territory of Gabon.

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The President of Gabon is the both the head of state and the head of the government. He appoints both the prime minister and cabinet. Their government is a presidential republic and has a government with three main branches, the judical, the legislative, and the executive. The current president of Gabon is Ali Bongo Ondimba, pictured below.

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The official language of Gabon is French, but 32% of the population speak Fang and other Bantu languages are also used.

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The religions practised in Gabon include Christianity, Islam, and traditional religious beliefs. Many people practice elements of both Christianity and traditionalreligious beliefs. Approximately 88 percent of the population practice Christianity, 6 percent practice Islam, and 6 percent practice traditional religion or other religions.