Gabon: capital, population, borders and facts
Gabon is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Libreville. Gabon shares a land border with 3 countries: Cameroon, Congo and Equatorial Guinea.
| Capital city | Libreville |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Land neighbours | 3: Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Gabon
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Gabon?
The capital of Gabon is Libreville.
Which countries border Gabon?
Gabon borders Cameroon, Congo and Equatorial Guinea.
Is Gabon landlocked?
No, Gabon is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Gabon
In Gabon, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and emergency number ambulance 1300, fire 18. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Gabon travel basics page.
Put what you know about Gabon to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Gabon is Libreville. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Gabon has 3 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: Compare country sizes in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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