Gabon
Location: Western Africa, bordered by Equatorial Guinea and
Cameroon on the North, Congo on the East and South
Area: 103,346 square miles
Population: 1,100,000
Government: Republic
Largest city: Libreville (capital)
Languages: French, Bantu dialects
Ethnic groups: Fang 25%, Bapounon 10%, others
Religions: Tribal beliefs, Christian
Chief industries: Agriculture, mining
Chief crops: Sugarcane, wood, palm, rice, cocoa, coffee,
peanuts
Minerals: Oil, uranium, iron, manganese
Leading exports: Oi1, wood, manganese, uranium
Leading imports: Foodstuffs, vehicles, machinery
Monetary unit: CFA franc