What are citizens of Gabon called?
Gabon
| Gabonese Republic République gabonaise (French) | |
|---|---|
| Demonym(s) | Gabonese Gabonaise |
| Government | Unitary dominant-party presidential republic |
| • President | Ali Bongo Ondimba |
| • Prime Minister | Rose Christiane Raponda |
What language does Gabon speak?
French
Gabon/Official languages
Why is Gabon so rich?
Gabon is an upper-middle-income country. The fifth largest oil producer in Africa, it has had strong economic growth over the past decade, driven by its production of oil and manganese. The oil sector has accounted for 80% of exports, 45% of GDP, and 60% of fiscal revenue on average over the past five years.
Which part of Africa is Gabon?
west
Gabon, country lying on the west coast of Africa, astride the Equator. A former French colony, Gabon retains strong ties to France and to the French language and culture. The capital is Libreville.
Is Swahili spoken in Gabon?
French is the official language in Gabon, however 32% of the people speak Fang as a mother tongue. French is the medium of instruction….
| Languages of Gabon | |
|---|---|
| Official language | French |
| National languages | Fang, and other Bantu languages |
| Other indigenous languages | (see below) |
| Lingua franca | French |
When did France conquer Gabon?
France occupied Gabon in 1885, but did not administer it until 1903. Gabon’s first political party, the Jeunesse Gabonais, was founded around 1922. In 1910 Gabon became one of the four territories of French Equatorial Africa. On 15 July 1960 France agreed to Gabon becoming fully independent.
What is the religion of Gabon?
The Episcopal Conference of Gabon estimates approximately 80 percent of the population is Christian. Of the Christian population, approximately two-thirds is Roman Catholic and one-third Protestant, which includes evangelical and awakening churches.