General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Libreville |
| Country | Gabon |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.2% |
| Gdp | $17.24 billion |
| Size | 267,667 sq km |
| Population | 2.3 million |
| Population density | 8.6 people/sq km |
| Kids per female | 4.4 |
| City population | 88.1% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 26∘C |
| Summer | 29∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French |
| Population able to read | 93.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 10.5% |
| Population able to speak english | 33.2% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 56 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.4/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Gabon |
| Main airport | Libreville International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1 |
| Cigarettes | $3.8 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2.5 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $0.80/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $4000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 10.67/MBits |
| Tld | .ga |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 65% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Prix Import |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie de la Gare |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Nyembwé | A stew made with beef, fish, or chicken, vegetables, and spices | $5-10 |
| Poulet DG | Fried chicken served with plantains and a spicy sauce | $8-12 |
| Boudin | A sausage made with pork, beef, or fish, and spices | $3-5 |
| Okok | A soup made with fish, vegetables, and spices | $4-7 |
| Fufu | A dough made from cassava or plantains, served with soup or stew | $2-4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Raphia Wine | A traditional wine made from the sap of the raphia palm tree | $5-$10 |
| Ngouni | A fermented drink made from sugarcane | $3-$5 |
| Boumba | A beer made from corn and millet | $2-$3 |
| Loango | A rum made from sugarcane | $5-$10 |
| Mbandja | A liqueur made from honey and herbs | $10-$15 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gabon Flag | A flag of Gabon | $5-$10 |
| Gabon T-shirt | A T-shirt with the Gabon flag or other Gabonese designs | $10-$20 |
| Gabon Mask | A traditional Gabonese mask | $20-$50 |
| Gabon Wood Carving | A wood carving of a Gabonese animal or other object | $20-$100 |
| Gabon Jewelry | Jewelry made from Gabonese materials, such as silver, gold, or beads | $50-$200 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Ash Wednesday | February/March | A Christian holiday that marks the beginning of Lent |
| Good Friday | March/April | A Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March/April | A Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | A holiday that celebrates workers and their contributions to society |
| Ascension Day | May | A Christian holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Pentecost | May/June | A Christian holiday that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit |
| National Day | August 17 | A holiday that celebrates the independence of Gabon from France |
| Assumption Day | August 15 | A Christian holiday that celebrates the assumption of Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | A Christian holiday that honors all the saints |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | A Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | L’Union |
| Online news | Gabonactu.com |
| Tv | Gabon Télévision |
| Radio | Radio Gabon |