Gabon

10 Things You Need to Know About Gabon

Primeval Forest Paradise: As much as 80-88% of Gabon is covered in tropical rainforest, making it one of the world's greenest countries.

Equatorland: Gabon is one of the 13 countries in the world crossed by the equator.

Prehistoric History: The country has been inhabited for over 400,000 years, with archaeological finds dating from the Paleolithic, Neolithic and Iron Ages.

Wildlife Sanctuary: Gabon is home to 60-70% of Africa's forest elephants and 80% of its gorilla population.

City of Liberty: The capital Libreville was founded by freed slaves and literally means "Free City" in French.

Underground Wonders: The country has hundreds of undiscovered limestone caves with unique biodiversity.

National Parks: Gabon has 13 national parks covering approximately 11% of the land area.

Sea Turtles: It is home to the world's largest sea turtle species, the leatherback sea turtle.

Climate: Due to its location on the equator, Gabon has a tropical climate.

Cultural Heritage: Mask making is an important ritual tradition in Gabonese culture.

Pascal Brackman