Republic of Gabon
Capital city: Libreville
Area: 267667 square km
National day: 17 August
Independence: 17 August 1960 (Rome French Colony)
Population: 1.3 million as at the year 2000
Leader: Omar Bongo born 1935. President as at the year 1967
Language: French (official) Fang-Mbeti, Shira-Punu, Omyene and Teke
Currency: CFA Francs