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History of Gabon, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Gabon, from the 15th century ce to the present. The country lies in Central Africa, along the continent’s west coast and astride the Equator. More than three-fourths of the country is covered by a dense equatorial rainforest.
Sep 1, 2023 · CNN — A military coup thrust the Central African nation of Gabon into turmoil Wednesday, unseating the president – whose family had held power for more than half a century – just minutes after he...
Sep 1, 2023 · Provides an overview of Gabon, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
Dec 14, 2021 · Gabon, a sparsely populated country known for its dense rainforests and vast petroleum reserves, is one of the most prosperous and stable countries in central Africa. Approximately 40 ethnic groups are represented, the largest of which is the Fang, a group that covers the northern third of Gabon and expands north into Equatorial Guinea and ...
Timeline. Little is known of the history of Gabon before European contact. Bantu migrants settled the area beginning in the 14th century. Portuguese explorers and traders arrived in the area in the late 15th century.
Gabon, officially the Gabonese Republic, is a country on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, on the equator, bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, the Republic of the Congo on the east and south, and the Gulf of Guinea to the west.
Gabon , officially Gabonese Republic, Country, central Africa. Area: 103,347 sq mi (267,667 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 2,430,000. Capital: Libreville. Gabon has more than 40 ethnic groups: the Fang, more than one-fourth of the total population, live north of the Ogooué River; the largest grou§ps south of the river are the Sira (including ...
