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With a vast sprawl of virgin rainforests and teeming wildlife, Gabon is The Ghost Who Walks territory. Its major cities, however, are a sophisticated bustle of glitz, lights, and casinos. Gabon offers a little of everything to just about everyone.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Gabonese Republic
Population
1,208,436
Currency
Name: CFA Franc BEAC
Code: XAF
Symbol: CFA
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+241
Weights & Measures
Metric
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