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Gabon, located in west central Africa, gained its independence from France on August 17, 1960. Prior to that, it was one of the four territories of French Equatorial Africa, which was a federation that lasted until 1959. The following year, all four territories became independent on Aug. 17, 1960. These territories included Gabon, Middle Congo (Republic of the Congo), Oubangui-Chari (Central African Republic) and Chad.

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