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Brief History. Gabon became independent from France in 1960. In recent years, Gabon has adopted a nominal multiparty system and a new constitution in the early 1990s. However, allegations of electoral fraud during local elections in 2002-03 and the presidential elections in 2005 have exposed the weaknesses of formal political structures in Gabon. Gabon's political opposition remains weak, divided, and financially dependent on the current regime. Despite political conditions, a small population, abundant natural resources, and considerable foreign support have helped make Gabon one of the more prosperous and stable African countries.

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Country Information

Local name: Gabon

Capital: Libreville

Population: 1,424,906

Government: republic; multiparty presidential regime

Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF)

Land size: 267,667 sq km

Topography: narrow coastal plain; hilly interior; savanna in east and south

Typical foods:

Major exports: crude oil 77%, timber, manganese, uranium

Information on the People

Official language: French

Other languages spoken: Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi

Religions: Christian 55%-75%, animist, Muslim less than 1%

Literacy rate: 63.2%

Male/Female Ratio: 0.99 male(s) to every 1 female

Life expectancy: 54.49 years

Ethnic groups: Bantu tribes, including four major tribal groupings (Fang, Bapounou, Nzebi, Obamba), other Africans and Europeans 154,000, including 10,700 French and 11,000 persons of dual nationality

Internet users: 40,000

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