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Gabon
Gabon, officially known as the Gabonese Republic, is a former French colony in West Central Africa. It is one of the most prosperous countries in in Sub-Saharan Africa due to its large amount of natural resources and sparse population.
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What mineral resources are found in Gabon?
Gabon is known for its mineral industry. Some of the mineral resources found in Gabon are manganese, gold, and iron ore. Manganese is the most prevalent of all these minerals in Gabon.
What are the cultures in Gabon?
the cultures in GABON are. Gabon is one of the most thinly populated countries in Africa. Over 80 percent of the people live in small and large cities. Many people farm in gardens and fields. They plant cassava (a root crop), ground and palm nuts, yams, and many fruit crops. Farmers also raise small livestock for meat. Fish is an important part of the Gabonese diet.
There are many ethnic groups in Gabon. The Fang, the most influential group, live in the north and center. The Omyéné, a small but important group of related peoples, live along the coast. They were the first to meet and deal with European traders and missionaries. This contact gave them an early advantage in education and commerce. Small groups of Pygmies live in the thick southern forest. They hunt and trap animals for food. Some are settled in villages and interact with farmers.
The people in most parts of Gabon once lived in houses that had walls made of mud covered branches and roofs made of woven grass. These houses had reed mats hanging at the windows and doors. But now many houses have corrugated metal roofs, and Gabonese families now try to save enough money to build concrete houses. Most villages have a meeting place, where the older men of the village gather to visit or to discuss village affairs.
How did the French colonize gabon?
In 1839, France established a protectorate over the area encompassing Gabon. In 1862, France took the next step to colonizing the area by its control and taking full control of the area. In 1910, Gabon officially became a part of French Equatorial Africa.
What is is the capital of Gabon?
Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, a country on the west coast of Africa.
Is Major desert is 1500 miles north of Libreville Gabon?
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Sahara Desert.
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Where are you if you are 380 miles south of Ghana and 670 miles west of Gabon?
You are at the meeting point of the Greenwich Meridian and the Equator. Most probably, you are not really there at all and some piece of software reported that you were there because it is 0N 0W and it didn't know any better.
What is another name for gabon?
Another name for Gabon is the "Gabonese Republic." It is located on the west coast of Central Africa and is known for its rich biodiversity and extensive rainforests. The capital city is Libreville.
What are some current issues in Gabon?
Guinea-Bissau has a few points of interest not known to many people. Perhaps this is because it is a very small nation. One fact is that until 1974 the nation was a colony of Portugal. Another interesting but sad point of interest is that the nation has experienced a great deal of political instability.
What are the four major rivers in Gabon?
The largest river in Gabon is the 1200 km long Ogooué River, followed by the 600 km long Nyanga River. Two other major rivers is the 230 km long Komo River and the Muni River.
It covers a land area of nearly 270,000 km² and has an estimated population of 1,500,000. Gabon is a state in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the northwest.
Are the Congo central African republic Gabon and equatorial guinea all located in equatorial Africa?
Yes. All of the listed countries (Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea) are located in Equatorial Africa.
What snake is more venomous the gabon viper or thr black mamba?
some would disagree, and even though they both are very venomous i think that the black mamba is the more deadly of the two.
