Location: Central Africa
Official name: Gabonese Republic
Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1960 / 1960
Capital city: Libreville
Population: 1.5 million / 15 people per sq mile (6 people per sq km)
Total land area: 103,346 square miles (267,667 square km)
Language(s) spoken: Fang, French (official language), Punu, Sira, Nzebi, Mpongwe
Main religions: Christian (mainly Roman Catholic) 55%, Traditional beliefs 40%, Other 4%, Muslim 1%
Ethnic mix: Fang 26%, Shira-punu 24%, Other 16%, Foreign residents 15%, Nzabi-duma 11%, Mbédé-Teke 8%
Government type: Presidential system
Currency: CFA franc = 100 centimes
Literacy rate: 88%
Calorie consumption (daily per person): 2730 kilocalories
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