Gabon: Overview

With a vast sprawl of virgin rainforests and teeming wildlife, Gabon is The Ghost Who Walks territory. Its major cities, however, are a sophisticated bustle of glitz, lights, and casinos. Gabon offers a little of everything to just about everyone.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Gabonese Republic

Currency

CFA Franc BEAC, XAF (CFA)

Population

1208436

Languages

  • Fang (other)
  • (other)
  • French (official)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: +1

Voltage

220V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

    South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

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