Gabon Gained Independence From France in 1960
Independence came on August 17, 1960.
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Libreville, Gabon's Capital, Means Free Town
The city was founded in 1849 as a settlement for freed slaves.
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Gabon Created 13 National Parks in 2002
The parks protect roughly 10 percent of the country's land.
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About 88 Percent of Gabon Is Covered by Forest
That is one of the highest shares of forest cover of any country.
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The Bongo Family Ruled Gabon for 55 Years
Omar Bongo took power in 1967, and his son Ali held office until a 2023 military coup.