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Gabon

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A central African nation, Gabon is politically unique in the sense that the country has been ruled by only two autocratic presidents since its independence from France in 1960. The present incumbent El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba has the distinction of being the one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world, being in power since 1967. In order to blunt the international accusations of autocracy President Bongo unveiled a nominal multiparty system and a new constitution in the early 1990s. However the elections in the country have proved to be shams thanks to the widespread rigging.

Notwithstanding political regime the country is one of the prosperous countries in Africa due to abundance of natural resources and influx of foreign investment.

Travel overview
Gabon is known for its eco tourism. A stuff of painting, the country is home to captivatingly stunning palm-fringed bays, estuaries, lagoons and lush tropical rainforests. The exotic wildlife has made the country a compelling destination for the wildlife enthusiasts. The enchanting cities of Libreville, Lambarene, Port Gentil, Oyem, Moanda, Mouila and Franceville are the popular destinations in the coutry. Village des Artisans in Libreville is known for the arts and crafts village. Other attractions of Gabon are Cap Esterias Beach, Mayumba beach, Evaro Lake, Cirque de Lekoni valley, Kinguele Falls and Reserve de la Lope (national park). For adventure tourists, the country offers a wide range of activities including skin-diving, water-skiing, fishing, and exciting wildlife safaris.

Capital: Libreville
Location: Western Africa
Climate: tropical; hot and humid
Total Area: 267,667 sq km
Total Population: 1,424,906
Population Growth Rate: 2.13%
Sex Ratio: 0.99 male(s)/female
Literacy: 63.2%
Ethnic Groups: Bantu, Fang, Bapounou, Nzebi and Obamba
Irrigated land: 70 sq km
Languages: French is the official language, Fang, Nzebi, Myene, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi
Time Zone: UTC+1
Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF)
Neighbouring countries: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of the Congo,
Type of govt.: republic; presidential
Head of Govt.: Prime Minister Jean Eyeghe Ndong
Major Political Parties: Circle of Liberal Reformers or CLR, Congress for Democracy and Justice or CDJ , Democratic and Republican Alliance or ADERE, Gabonese Democratic Party or PDG, Gabonese Party for Progress or PGP ,Gabonese Union for Democracy and Development or UGDD, National Rally of Woodcutters or RNB, National Rally of Woodcutters-Rally for Gabon or RNB-RPG (Bucherons) ,People's Unity Party or PUP , Rally for Democracy and Progress or RDP, Social Democratic Party or PSD , Union for Democracy and Social Integration or UDIS, Union of Gabonese Patriots or UPG
Participation in International Organizations: ACCT, AfDB, ACP, AU, CEMAC, BDEAC, FAO, G-24, FZ, G-77, IBRD, IAEA, ICAO, ICRM, ICCt, IDA, IDB, IFC, IFAD, IFRCS, IMF, ILO, IMO, Interpol, IOM, IPU, IOC, ITU, ITUC, NAM, OIC, MIGA, OIF, UN, OPCW, UNCTAD, UNIDO, UNESCO, UNMIS, UPU, UNWTO, WCL, WHO, WIPO, WCO, WMO, WTO
Major Agricultural Products: cocoa, coffee, palm oil, sugar, rubber; cattle, fish
Natural Resources & Minerals: petroleum, diamond, natural gas, niobium, uranium, manganese, gold, timber, hydropower, .iron ore.
Industry & Transport: petroleum refining; gold; chemicals, manganese, ship repair, textiles, food and beverages, lumbering and plywood, cement
Airports: 56
Railways: 814 km
Roadways: 9,170 km
Waterways: 1,600 km
Major Trade Partners: US, France, China, Cameroon
Exports: $6.677 billion
Imports: $1.607 billion