Gabon

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Gabon

Officially name: Gabonese Republic

Capital: Libreville

Largest city: Libreville

Official language: French

Government: Presidential republic

SHORT INFORMATION

Administrative divisions of Gabon

Gabon is divided into nine provinces, which they are further subdivided into 50 departments. The president appoints the provincial governors, the prefects, and the subprefects.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Gabon — Festivals and Events

As a predominantly Christian nation, religious celebrations are widely observed throughout Gabon, along with other traditions involving faith like Ramadan.