Gabon: flag, capital and key facts
Gabon is a country in Africa whose capital is Libreville. It covers 267,668 km², making it the 76th largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 2,225,734, 142nd in the world. It shares a land border with 3 countries. Official currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF).
Key facts about Gabon
| Capital | Libreville |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,225,734 (rank 142) |
| Land area | 267,668 km² (rank 76) |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| GDP per capita | 8,700 USD |
| Main languages | French, Fang |
| ISO 3166-1 code | GA |
Which countries border Gabon?
Gabon shares a land border with 3 countries:
- Cameroon — capital Yaoundé
- Congo — capital Brazzaville
- Equatorial Guinea — capital Malabo
Play with Gabon on Flagdle
Gabon is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Libreville” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.