Trivia in Gabon

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Africa / Central Africa

National symbols

Flag: Horizontal tricolor of green, yellow, and blue from top, where green represents forests, yellow the equator and sun, and blue the Atlantic Ocean.

Gabon Flag

Emblem: Shield supported by two black panthers depicting a ship and national tree Okoumé, with national motto "UNION - TRAVAIL - JUSTICE" below.

Gabon Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • World's largest natural nuclear reactor "Oklo Natural Reactor" discovered in eastern Gabon.
  • Approximately 11% of country designated as national parks.
  • Forest area ratio among Africa''s highest at over 88%.
  • Gabon manganese is high-grade and highly valued in international markets.
  • Host nation of 2012 and 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
  • First Francophone country to produce Olympic taekwondo medalist.
  • Capital name Libreville means "free town."
  • .ga domain once abused for spam with free registration.
  • Official measurement units metric but inches remain in timber industry.
  • Pepper-like spice "ndjave pepper" is Gabon specialty.

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