Gabon has some of the largest nature parks in the world, about 80%-85% of the country is covered in rainforest and about 12% of those are used as national parks.
The country is rich in tradition and has excellent mythology and folklore tales.
Gabon is in Central Africa, with a population of 2 million people. Its capital is Liberville, and the currency is Central African CFA franc. The official language spoken is French.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 01)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- Women’s Day (Apr 17)
- Labour Day (May 01)
- Ascension Day (Date Varies)
- Eid al-Fitr (Date Varies)
- Whit Monday (Date Varies)
- Eid Al Adha (Jul 20)
- Assumption Day (Aug 15)
- Independence Day Holiday (Aug 17)
- All Saints’ Day (Nov 01)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
It has one world heritage site which is Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda
There are many national parks in Gabon including:
- Akanda National Park
- Birougou National Park
- Crystal Mountains National Park
- Invindo National Park
- Lopé National Park
Gabon has one world heritage site which is the Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda.
Also check out Musée des Arts et Traditions du Gabon and the tourism website for more information.
Fun activities to do
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