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
Other countries in Africa
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.