Fun facts about Gabon

1. Gabon is known for its significant biodiversity.
2. Almost 80% of the country is covered by rainforests.
3. Home to 13 national parks, including Loango.
4. Gabon has a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.
5. Libreville is the capital and largest city.
6. The currency is the Central African CFA franc.
7. It is a major producer of oil and manganese.
8. The equator crosses Gabon, near Libreville.
9. Gabon has a population of diverse ethnic groups.
10. Fang is the largest ethnic group in Gabon.
11. Gabon is home to 80% of Africa’s Gorilla population
12. It has a national park on the sea, Loango
13. Gabon's capital is Libreville, meaning "Freetown".
14. It has thirteen national parks in total
15. Gabon has one of the lowest population densities globally.
16. It's rich in mineral resources like oil and manganese
17. The equator runs through the country
18. French is the official language of Gabon
19. Gabon has a predominantly Christian population
20. The country's terrain includes savannah, rainforest, and mountains