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GABON



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Gabon

Tour Gabon with experienced travel guides

Our tours to Gabon may be customized to meet the interests of diverse
groups including religious, fraternal, academic, cultural, and professional
among others

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groups, we are also committed to working with travel professionals




AFFORDABLE TOUR & VACATION PACKAGES TO GABON



GABON ITINERARIES

Gabon Wildlife Experience, 8 Days

Experience Gabon And Sao Tome, 8 Days

Gabon Ecotour, 13 Days



Key Facts about GABON

Full country name: Gabonese Republic

Area: 267,670 sq km (103,350 sq mi)

Population: 1.5 million

Capital city: Libreville (pop 600,000)

People: About 40 Bantu groups, including four major tribes (Fang, Eshira,
Bapounou, Bateke), plus about 100,000 expatriate Africans and Europeans
(27,000 French)

Language: French (official), Fang, Myene, Bateke, Bapounou/Eschira,
Bandjabi

Religion: Roman Catholic (75%), Protestant (20%), indigenous beliefs (4%),
Muslim (1%)

Government: Republic

Visas: All visitors need visas, proof of onward travel and an invitation from a
resident or citizen of Gabon (though these last two requirements may be
waived at embassies in adjoining countries). Gabonese authorities rejected
some valid visas on a seemingly arbitrary basis during the elections in
December 1998; this practice may still be in effect.
Currency: CFA Franc

Electricity: 220V, 50Hz

Weights & measures: Metric


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