Formerly, the Gabonese Republic was a French colony. Composed of nine provinces, it is situated in Central Africa. It shares borders with the Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea. Estuaire, Haut Ogooué, and Ogooué-Maritime are the three most significant provinces. At 267,667 square kilometers, the country ranks 30th among the largest in Africa. As a result, it is among the continent's smaller nations. Its weather is always hot and muggy, with a tropical environment. Its interior hills, savannah, and narrow coastal plain define its topography. There are more than two million people living there. With more than a million residents, Libreville serves as both the nation's capital and most populated metropolis.Port-Gentil, Franceville, and Oyem are some of the other significant cities in the nation. Léon-Mba International Airport is the biggest airport (LBV). One million passengers travel through it annually, roughly. It links the nation to locations in France, Turkey, and Africa. It has the name Leon-Mba in honor of the first President of the country, a former politician. In 1960, the Gabonese Republic separated from France. Traditions and French ancestry predominate in its culture. While there is a diversity of religions in the nation, Christians make up the bulk. French is the official language of the country. Customary law and French civil law serve as the foundation for the legal system.Port-Gentil, Franceville, and Oyem are some of the other significant cities in the nation. Léon-Mba International Airport is the biggest airport (LBV). One million passengers travel through it annually, roughly. It links the nation to locations in France, Turkey, and Africa. It has the name Leon-Mba in honor of the first President of the country, a former politician. In 1960, the Gabonese Republic separated from France. Traditions and French ancestry predominate in its culture. While there is a diversity of religions in the nation, Christians make up the bulk. French is the official language of the country. Customary law and French civil law serve as the foundation for the legal system.Observing wildlife and sightseeing are the primary tourist attractions. The capital Libreville, Loango National Park, Ivindo National Park, Pongara, Fernan Vaz Lagoon, Franceville, and Akanda National Park are a few of the primary locations. On average, there were 155,000 foreign visitors to the nation annually.
